2007 BMW M3 vs. 1960 Fiat 600
To start off, 2007 BMW M3 is newer by 47 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 3,245 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 318 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW M3 weights approximately 905 kg more than 1960 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, 2007 BMW M3 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M3 | 1960 Fiat 600 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | M3 | 600 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3245 cc | 633 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 38 L |
