1959 Fiat 1800 vs. 2012 BMW M3
To start off, 2012 BMW M3 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1800 would be higher. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 339 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1800. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW M3 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1800. 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, 2012 BMW M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1800. (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1800 | 2012 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | 1800 | M3 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4615 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1424 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 63 L |
