2009 BMW M3 vs. 1959 Fiat 1200
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 357 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1200. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1200.
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 M3 (295 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M3 | 1959 Fiat 1200 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | M3 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3999 cc | 1220 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 37 L |
