2009 BMW 530 vs. 1967 Fiat 500
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 530 (216 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 530 weights approximately 810 kg more than 1967 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 530 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 453 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 530 | 1967 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 530 | 500 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 27 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 67.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 22 L |
