2008 BMW 530 vs. 1959 Fiat 1500
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 530 (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (79 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500.
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 530 (300 Nm) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (109 Nm). This means 2008 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 530 | 1959 Fiat 1500 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 530 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1481 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2350 mm |
