1987 BMW Z1 vs. 1959 Fiat 600
To start off, 1987 BMW Z1 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 BMW Z1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW Z1 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW Z1 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW Z1 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1959 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, 1987 BMW Z1 (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 BMW Z1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1987 BMW Z1 | 1959 Fiat 600 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | Z1 | 600 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 633 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2010 mm |