1958 BMW 600 vs. 1965 Fiat Campagnola
To start off, 1965 Fiat Campagnola is newer by 7 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 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Fiat Campagnola is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Fiat Campagnola (61 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Fiat Campagnola should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Fiat Campagnola weights approximately 740 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.
Because 1965 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 BMW 600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1965 Fiat Campagnola will offer significantly more control. 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, 1965 Fiat Campagnola (128 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1965 Fiat Campagnola will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 BMW 600 | 1965 Fiat Campagnola | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 600 | Campagnola |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2260 mm |
