2000 BMW 330 vs. 1961 Fiat 600
To start off, 2000 BMW 330 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 330 (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 330 weights approximately 855 kg more than 1961 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, 2000 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 330 | 1961 Fiat 600 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 330 | 600 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 38 L |
