2001 BMW 318 vs. 1969 Fiat 600
To start off, 2001 BMW 318 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 318 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 318 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1969 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 (167 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 318 | 1969 Fiat 600 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 318 | 600 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 23 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 45 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 38 L |