1968 BMW 1600 vs. 1959 Fiat 1500
To start off, 1968 BMW 1600 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 BMW 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 1600 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (79 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 1600 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 BMW 1600 (160 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (109 Nm). This means 1968 BMW 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 1959 Fiat 1500 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 1600 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1481 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2350 mm |
