1960 Fiat 500 vs. 2011 BMW 125
To start off, 2011 BMW 125 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 125 weights approximately 765 kg more than 1960 Fiat 500. 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 125 (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 500. (30 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 500. 2011 BMW 125 has automatic transmission and 1960 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1960 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 125 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fiat 500 | 2011 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | 500 | 125 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 500 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1960 mm | 2670 mm |
