1957 BMW 600 vs. 1954 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1957 BMW 600 is newer by 3 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 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Fiat 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Fiat 1100 (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Fiat 1100 should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1957 BMW 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, 1954 Fiat 1100 (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1954 Fiat 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 600 | 1954 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 600 | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2360 mm |
