1957 BMW 600 vs. 1959 Fiat 600
To start off, 1959 Fiat 600 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 BMW 600 would be higher. At 633 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 20 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 600 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1957 BMW 600.
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, 1959 Fiat 600 (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 600 | 1959 Fiat 600 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 600 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 633 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2010 mm |
