1956 BMW 507 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 507. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 BMW 507 would be higher. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 BMW 507 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 BMW 507 (148 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (79 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 BMW 507 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 507 (220 Nm) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (109 Nm). This means 1956 BMW 507 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 BMW 507 | 1959 Fiat 1500 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 507 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 1481 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 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 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2350 mm |
