1976 BMW 633 vs. 1959 Fiat 1200
To start off, 1976 BMW 633 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 BMW 633 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 633 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1200. (62 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 633 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 633 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1200. 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, 1976 BMW 633 (285 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 633 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 BMW 633 | 1959 Fiat 1200 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 633 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 38 L |
