1982 BMW 328 vs. 1960 Fiat 1200
To start off, 1982 BMW 328 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 BMW 328 weights approximately 581 kg more than 1960 Fiat 1200.
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, 1982 BMW 328 (210 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 1200. (81 Nm). This means 1982 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 1200. 1982 BMW 328 has automatic transmission and 1960 Fiat 1200 has manual transmission. 1960 Fiat 1200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 BMW 328 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 BMW 328 | 1960 Fiat 1200 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 328 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 925 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2350 mm |
