2009 BMW 320 vs. 1969 Fiat 500
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 320 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 320 weights approximately 905 kg more than 1969 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, 2009 BMW 320 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 500. 2009 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 1969 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1969 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 320 | 1969 Fiat 500 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 320 | 500 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 14 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 24 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 1850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 37 L |