1952 Fiat 8V vs. 1963 BMW 3200 CS
To start off, 1963 BMW 3200 CS is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Fiat 8V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Fiat 8V would be higher. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 BMW 3200 CS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 BMW 3200 CS (160 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1952 Fiat 8V. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 BMW 3200 CS should accelerate faster than 1952 Fiat 8V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 BMW 3200 CS weights approximately 570 kg more than 1952 Fiat 8V. 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, 1963 BMW 3200 CS (240 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Fiat 8V. (145 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1963 BMW 3200 CS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Fiat 8V.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Fiat 8V | 1963 BMW 3200 CS | |
Make | Fiat | BMW |
Model | 8V | 3200 CS |
Year Released | 1952 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1901 cc | 3169 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 75 L |