1968 BMW 1600 vs. 1959 Fiat 1800
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 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1800 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 25 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1800. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 1600 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1800 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1968 BMW 1600.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 BMW 1600 (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1800. (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 1959 Fiat 1800 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 1600 | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 38 L |
