2008 BMW 745 vs. 1959 Fiat 1500
To start off, 2008 BMW 745 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 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 745 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (79 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 745 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 745 (450 Nm) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (109 Nm). This means 2008 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500. 2008 BMW 745 has automatic transmission and 1959 Fiat 1500 has manual transmission. 1959 Fiat 1500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 745 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 745 | 1959 Fiat 1500 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 745 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 1481 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2350 mm |
