1971 BMW Touring vs. 1999 Fiat Seicento
To start off, 1999 Fiat Seicento is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Seicento. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW Touring weights approximately 300 kg more than 1999 Fiat Seicento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Seicento. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1999 Fiat Seicento | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | Touring | Seicento |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 898 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 67.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2210 mm |
