1957 BMW 600 vs. 1957 Fiat 1200
To start off, both 1957 BMW 600 and 1957 Fiat 1200 were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,219 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Fiat 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Fiat 1200 (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Fiat 1200 should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Fiat 1200 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1957 BMW 600. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1957 Fiat 1200 (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1957 Fiat 1200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
1957 BMW 600 | 1957 Fiat 1200 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 600 | 1200 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 583 cc | 1219 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 38 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2350 mm |