1956 BMW 501 vs. 1959 Fiat 1500
To start off, 1959 Fiat 1500 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 BMW 501 would be higher. At 3,166 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 BMW 501 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 BMW 501 (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (79 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 BMW 501 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500.
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, 1956 BMW 501 (222 Nm) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (109 Nm). This means 1956 BMW 501 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1956 BMW 501 | 1959 Fiat 1500 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 501 | 1500 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3166 cc | 1481 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 109 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 71.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2350 mm |