2008 BMW 120 vs. 1965 Fiat 500
To start off, 2008 BMW 120 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 120 (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1965 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1965 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 120 weights approximately 804 kg more than 1965 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 120 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 120 | 1965 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 120 | 500 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1344 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 1950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 38 L |
