2008 BMW 118 vs. 1968 Fiat 500
To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 118 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 118 weights approximately 830 kg more than 1968 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 BMW 118 (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 118 | 1968 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 118 | 500 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 27 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 67.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 22 L |
