2008 BMW 118 vs. 1955 Fiat 600
To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 53 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 118 (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 118 weights approximately 810 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, 2008 BMW 118 (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 118 | 1955 Fiat 600 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 118 | 600 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 633 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 100 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 38 L |