2001 BMW 318 vs. 1955 Fiat 600
To start off, 2001 BMW 318 is newer by 46 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 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 318 (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 600. (22 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 318 weights approximately 740 kg more than 1955 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, 2001 BMW 318 (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 600. (39 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 318 | 1955 Fiat 600 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 318 | 600 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 633 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 22 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 39 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 28 L |