2009 BMW 120 vs. 1957 Fiat 600
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 120 (154 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1957 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, 2009 BMW 120 (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 600. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 600. 2009 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 1957 Fiat 600 has manual transmission. 1957 Fiat 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 120 | 1957 Fiat 600 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 120 | 600 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1957 |
| 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 | 154 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 38 L |
