2008 BMW 540 vs. 1964 Fiat Berline
To start off, 2008 BMW 540 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 4,398 cc, 2008 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 540 weights approximately 465 kg more than 1964 Fiat Berline.
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 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat Berline. (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat Berline.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 540 | 1964 Fiat Berline | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 540 | Berline |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2279 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 115 HP |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 37 L |
