1959 Fiat 600 vs. 2011 BMW 323
To start off, 2011 BMW 323 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 323 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 600.
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, 2011 BMW 323 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 600 | 2011 BMW 323 | |
Make | Fiat | BMW |
Model | 600 | 323 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 633 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 40 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 60 L |