1983 BMW M6 vs. 1963 Fiat 1300
To start off, 1983 BMW M6 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat 1300 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1963 Fiat 1300. (64 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 BMW M6 weights approximately 545 kg more than 1963 Fiat 1300. 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, 1983 BMW M6 (334 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 1300. (93 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1983 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 BMW M6 | 1963 Fiat 1300 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | M6 | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 37 L |
