1984 BMW 323 vs. 1959 Fiat 1200
To start off, 1984 BMW 323 is newer by 25 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 2,314 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW 323 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1200. (62 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW 323 weights approximately 190 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, 1984 BMW 323 (205 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 BMW 323 | 1959 Fiat 1200 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 323 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2314 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2350 mm |
