1998 BMW Pickster vs. 1955 Fiat 600
To start off, 1998 BMW Pickster is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW Pickster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW Pickster (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 298 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW Pickster should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 600.
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 Pickster (345 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 BMW Pickster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW Pickster | 1955 Fiat 600 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | Pickster | 600 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 633 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 345 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 56 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1500 mm |