1962 Fiat 1100 vs. 2011 BMW 535
To start off, 2011 BMW 535 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 535 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 1100.
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 535 (600 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 527 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 1100. 2011 BMW 535 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 535 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat 1100 | 2011 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | 1100 | 535 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 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 | 43 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 84 mm |
| 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 | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 70 L |
