2006 BMW 545 vs. 1960 Fiat 600
To start off, 2006 BMW 545 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 2,494 cc, 2006 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 308 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 600.
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, 2006 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 545 | 1960 Fiat 600 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 545 | 600 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 633 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 38 L |