1980 BMW M1 vs. 1959 Fiat 1200
To start off, 1980 BMW M1 is newer by 21 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 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW M1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW M1 (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1200. (53 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW M1 weights approximately 491 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, 1980 BMW M1 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 BMW M1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 BMW M1 | 1959 Fiat 1200 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | M1 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 273 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 262 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2350 mm |
