1957 Fiat 1100 vs. 2011 BMW 730
To start off, 2011 BMW 730 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 730 (244 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 730 weights approximately 1125 kg more than 1957 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 730 (540 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 467 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1100. 2011 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 1957 Fiat 1100 has manual transmission. 1957 Fiat 1100 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 1100 | 2011 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | 1100 | 730 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5212 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 82 L |
