1961 Fiat Berline vs. 2010 BMW 535
To start off, 2010 BMW 535 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1961 Fiat Berline. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat Berline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 535 weights approximately 810 kg more than 1961 Fiat Berline. 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, 2010 BMW 535 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat Berline. (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat Berline.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Fiat Berline | 2010 BMW 535 | |
Make | Fiat | BMW |
Model | Berline | 535 |
Year Released | 1961 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2279 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 2080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4999 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3066 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 70 L |