1959 BMW 700 vs. 1960 Fiat 1200
To start off, 1960 Fiat 1200 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 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Fiat 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Fiat 1200 (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1959 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Fiat 1200 should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Fiat 1200 weights approximately 245 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 1200 (84 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 700. (52 Nm). This means 1960 Fiat 1200 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 1200 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 700 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 1221 cc |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2310 mm |
