2009 BMW 328 vs. 1961 Fiat 1300
To start off, 2009 BMW 328 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 1300 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 328 (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1300. (64 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1300.
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 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1300. (93 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 328 | 1961 Fiat 1300 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 328 | 1300 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 38 L |
