1961 Fiat 1300 vs. 2012 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2012 BMW 1 Series is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 1300 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 1 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 1 Series (335 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1300. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 1 Series weights approximately 610 kg more than 1961 Fiat 1300. 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, 2012 BMW 1 Series (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1300. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 1 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Fiat 1300 | 2012 BMW 1 Series | |
Make | Fiat | BMW |
Model | 1300 | 1 Series |
Year Released | 1961 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1481 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1803 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 53 L |