1960 BMW 501 vs. 1960 Fiat 1200
To start off, both 1960 BMW 501 and 1960 Fiat 1200 were released in the same year (1960). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,580 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 BMW 501 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 BMW 501 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1960 Fiat 1200.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 BMW 501 | 1960 Fiat 1200 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 501 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 57 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 37 L |
