2005 BMW 760 vs. 1959 Fiat 600
To start off, 2005 BMW 760 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 6,129 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 760 (438 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 418 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 760 weights approximately 1410 kg more than 1959 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 760 (602 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 562 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 600. 2005 BMW 760 has automatic transmission and 1959 Fiat 600 has manual transmission. 1959 Fiat 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 760 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 760 | 1959 Fiat 600 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 760 | 600 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6129 cc | 633 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 438 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 602 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2160 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 38 L |
