2005 BMW Z4 vs. 1959 Fiat 1200
To start off, 2005 BMW Z4 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW Z4 (168 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1200. (53 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW Z4 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1200. 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 Z4 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW Z4 | 1959 Fiat 1200 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | Z4 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 37 L |
