1958 BMW 600 vs. 1959 Fiat 2100
To start off, 1959 Fiat 2100 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 BMW 600 would be higher. At 2,052 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 2100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 2100 (80 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 2100 should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 2100 weights approximately 384 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, 1959 Fiat 2100 (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 2100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 BMW 600 | 1959 Fiat 2100 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 600 | 2100 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 2052 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 934 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2670 mm |
