2008 BMW 630 vs. 1968 Fiat 500
To start off, 2008 BMW 630 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 630 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 630 weights approximately 1280 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 630 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 630 | 1968 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 630 | 500 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 24 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 44 L |
