1958 BMW 600 vs. 1956 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1958 BMW 600 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Fiat 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Fiat 1100 (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Fiat 1100 should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1958 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, 1956 Fiat 1100 (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1956 Fiat 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
1958 BMW 600 | 1956 Fiat 1100 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 600 | 1100 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1956 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 583 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 38 Nm | 73 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2350 mm |