1994 BMW M5 vs. 1958 Fiat 500
To start off, 1994 BMW M5 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 3,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW M5 (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 321 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW M5 weights approximately 1316 kg more than 1958 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, 1994 BMW M5 (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1994 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW M5 | 1958 Fiat 500 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | M5 | 500 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1958 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3793 cc | 479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 14 HP |
Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 24 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94.6 mm | 67.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1786 kg | 470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 2980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 1850 mm |