1956 BMW Isetta vs. 1956 Fiat 600
To start off, both 1956 BMW Isetta and 1956 Fiat 600 were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 633 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Fiat 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Fiat 600 (20 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1956 BMW Isetta. (13 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Fiat 600 should accelerate faster than 1956 BMW Isetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Fiat 600 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1956 BMW Isetta. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 BMW Isetta | 1956 Fiat 600 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | Isetta | 600 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 247 cc | 633 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 1 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | single | in-line |
| Horse Power | 13 HP | 20 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 1 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 360 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2300 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1510 mm | 2010 mm |
