2010 Fiat 500 vs. 2012 BMW 530
To start off, 2012 BMW 530 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 530 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2010 Fiat 500. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2010 Fiat 500.
Because 2012 BMW 530 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 BMW 530. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Fiat 500, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 BMW 530 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Fiat 500. (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Fiat 500. 2012 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 2010 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 2010 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Fiat 500 | 2012 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | 500 | 530 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.2 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 70 L |
