2009 BMW 523 vs. 1960 Fiat 600
To start off, 2009 BMW 523 is newer by 49 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 523 weights approximately 825 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, 2009 BMW 523 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 523 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 600. 2009 BMW 523 has automatic transmission and 1960 Fiat 600 has manual transmission. 1960 Fiat 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 523 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 523 | 1960 Fiat 600 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 523 | 600 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 633 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 38 L |
