1972 BMW 520 vs. 1961 Fiat 1300
To start off, 1972 BMW 520 is newer by 11 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 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW 520 (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1300. (64 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW 520 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1961 Fiat 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1972 BMW 520 (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1300. (93 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1972 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW 520 | 1961 Fiat 1300 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 520 | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 76.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 38 L |
