1959 BMW 507 vs. 1959 Fiat 1500
To start off, both 1959 BMW 507 and 1959 Fiat 1500 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 BMW 507 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 BMW 507 (148 HP) has 68 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 BMW 507 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 507 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1500. 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 BMW 507 (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 BMW 507 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1959 BMW 507 | 1959 Fiat 1500 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 507 | 1500 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3169 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 80 HP |
Torque | 220 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 37 L |