1972 BMW 3 vs. 1953 Fiat 1900
To start off, 1972 BMW 3 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1900 would be higher. At 3,003 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW 3 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1900. (52 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW 3 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1953 Fiat 1900. 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, 1972 BMW 3 (272 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1900. (130 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1972 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW 3 | 1953 Fiat 1900 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 3 | 1900 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3003 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.3 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 35 L |
