2009 BMW 135 vs. 1955 Fiat 600
To start off, 2009 BMW 135 is newer by 54 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 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (302 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 135 weights approximately 745 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, 2009 BMW 135 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 135 | 1955 Fiat 600 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 135 | 600 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1955 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 633 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 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 | 1320 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 38 L |
