1978 BMW 520 vs. 1961 Fiat 600
To start off, 1978 BMW 520 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 1,951 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW 520 (135 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW 520 weights approximately 840 kg more than 1961 Fiat 600. 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, 1978 BMW 520 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1978 BMW 520 | 1961 Fiat 600 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 520 | 600 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1951 cc | 767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 23 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 45 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 38 L |