1986 BMW 325 vs. 1957 Fiat 600
To start off, 1986 BMW 325 is newer by 29 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 2,693 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW 325 (126 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW 325 weights approximately 410 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, 1986 BMW 325 (230 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 600. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW 325 | 1957 Fiat 600 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 325 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2693 cc | 633 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 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 | 1160 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 38 L |
