1962 Fiat 1100 vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 120 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 120 weights approximately 456 kg more than 1962 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 120 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 1100. 2011 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 1962 Fiat 1100 has manual transmission. 1962 Fiat 1100 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat 1100 | 2011 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | 1100 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 16.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 51 L |
