1966 BMW 1600 vs. 1961 Fiat 1300
To start off, 1966 BMW 1600 is newer by 5 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 1,574 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 BMW 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 BMW 1600 (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1300. (64 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 BMW 1600 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat 1300 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1966 BMW 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, 1966 BMW 1600 (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1300. (93 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1966 BMW 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 BMW 1600 | 1961 Fiat 1300 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 1600 | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 38 L |
