2005 BMW 525 vs. 1955 Fiat 600
To start off, 2005 BMW 525 is newer by 50 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 525 (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 600. (22 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 525 weights approximately 1040 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, 2005 BMW 525 (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 600. (39 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 525 | 1955 Fiat 600 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 525 | 600 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 633 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 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 | 1740 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 28 L |
