1954 Fiat 1100 vs. 2011 BMW 335
To start off, 2011 BMW 335 is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 335 weights approximately 955 kg more than 1954 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, 2011 BMW 335 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1100 | 2011 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | 1100 | 335 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 61 L |
