2009 BMW 335 vs. 1962 Fiat 1300
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 1300 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 1300. (64 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1962 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 335 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 1300. (93 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 335 | 1962 Fiat 1300 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 335 | 1300 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 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 | 2 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 | 37 L |
