1959 Fiat 600 vs. 2011 BMW 325
To start off, 2011 BMW 325 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 325 (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 325 weights approximately 890 kg more than 1959 Fiat 600. 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, 2011 BMW 325 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 325 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 325 | |
Make | Fiat | BMW |
Model | 600 | 325 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 633 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 40 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 63 L |