1973 BMW 525 vs. 1960 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1973 BMW 525 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW 525 (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW 525 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1960 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, 1973 BMW 525 (208 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1973 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
1973 BMW 525 | 1960 Fiat 1100 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 525 | 1100 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1087 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 73 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 74.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 57 L |