1963 Fiat 1600 vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat 1600 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 118 (170 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1963 Fiat 1600. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 118 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1963 Fiat 1600. 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 118 (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 1600. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Fiat 1600 | 2012 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | 1600 | 118 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4324 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 51 L |
