1950 Fiat 1500 vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 60 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 120 (155 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1950 Fiat 1500. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1950 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 120 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1950 Fiat 1500. 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. 2010 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 1950 Fiat 1500 has manual transmission. 1950 Fiat 1500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Fiat 1500 | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | 1500 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 53 L |
