1971 BMW Touring vs. 1959 Fiat 1800
To start off, 1971 BMW Touring is newer by 12 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 1,796 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1800 (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1800 should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1800 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1971 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Fiat 1800 (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1959 Fiat 1800 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | Touring | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2650 mm |
