1958 BMW 600 vs. 1964 Fiat 850
To start off, 1964 Fiat 850 is newer by 6 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 767 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Fiat 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Fiat 850 (33 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Fiat 850 weights approximately 120 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, 1964 Fiat 850 (55 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1964 Fiat 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
1958 BMW 600 | 1964 Fiat 850 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 600 | 850 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1964 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 583 cc | 767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 38 Nm | 55 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 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 | 670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 3580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2030 mm |