1981 BMW 525 vs. 1957 Fiat 600
To start off, 1981 BMW 525 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 525 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 525 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1957 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, 1981 BMW 525 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 600. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 525 | 1957 Fiat 600 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 525 | 600 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 633 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 41 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 38 L |