1971 BMW 3 vs. 1953 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1971 BMW 3 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW 3 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1100. (35 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW 3 weights approximately 565 kg more than 1953 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, 1971 BMW 3 (254 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1100. (69 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW 3 | 1953 Fiat 1100 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 3 | 1100 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 254 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 74.9 mm |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 122 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2340 mm |