1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen vs. 1963 Fiat 1600
To start off, 1963 Fiat 1600 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen would be higher. At 1,970 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1963 Fiat 1600. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Fiat 1600 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen | 1963 Fiat 1600 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | Veritas Rennsportwagen | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1568 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2350 mm |
