1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 1959 Fiat 1200
To start off, 1993 BMW 5.8 is newer by 34 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 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 5.8 weights approximately 915 kg more than 1959 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, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 705 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (81 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 5.8 | 1959 Fiat 1200 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 5.8 | 1200 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5800 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 786 Nm | 81 Nm |
Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2350 mm |