1998 BMW 328 vs. 1957 Fiat 600
To start off, 1998 BMW 328 is newer by 41 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 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 328 (191 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 328 weights approximately 880 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, 1998 BMW 328 (280 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 600. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 328 | 1957 Fiat 600 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 328 | 600 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 633 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 191 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 41 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 38 L |