1961 Fiat 1300 vs. 2012 BMW 116
To start off, 2012 BMW 116 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 116 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 116 (116 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1300. (64 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 116 weights approximately 410 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 116 (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1300. (93 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 116 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 116 | |
Make | Fiat | BMW |
Model | 1300 | 116 |
Year Released | 1961 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4239 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1421 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 51 L |