1954 BMW 502 vs. 1953 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1954 BMW 502 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 2,578 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 BMW 502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 BMW 502 (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1100. (35 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 BMW 502 should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 BMW 502 weights approximately 595 kg more than 1953 Fiat 1100. 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, 1954 BMW 502 (221 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1100. (69 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1954 BMW 502 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 BMW 502 | 1953 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 502 | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2578 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 122 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 35 L |
