2012 Fiat 500 vs. 2012 BMW 116
To start off, both 2012 Fiat 500 and 2012 BMW 116 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 116 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 116 (116 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2012 Fiat 500. (101 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 116 weights approximately 274 kg more than 2012 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 116 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 116. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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 116 (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat 500. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 116 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Fiat 500 | 2012 BMW 116 | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | 500 | 116 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1096 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3546 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1628 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1519 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2301 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.2 L/100km | 4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 51 L |
