1963 Fiat 1600 vs. 2012 BMW 530
To start off, 2012 BMW 530 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 530 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1963 Fiat 1600. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat 1600.
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 530 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 426 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 1600. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 1600. 2012 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1963 Fiat 1600 has manual transmission. 1963 Fiat 1600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Fiat 1600 | 2012 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | 1600 | 530 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
