1959 BMW 700 vs. 1960 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1960 Fiat 1100 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 700 would be higher. At 1,087 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Fiat 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Fiat 1100 (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1959 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Fiat 1100 should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1959 BMW 700. 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, 1960 Fiat 1100 (73 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 700. (52 Nm). This means 1960 Fiat 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 700 | 1960 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 700 | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 1087 cc |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2340 mm |
