1972 BMW 520 vs. 1957 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1972 BMW 520 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW 520 (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW 520 weights approximately 640 kg more than 1957 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, 1972 BMW 520 (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1972 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW 520 | 1957 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 520 | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 38 L |
