1977 BMW 520 vs. 1953 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1977 BMW 520 is newer by 24 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 1,951 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 520 (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1100. (35 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 520 weights approximately 750 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, 1977 BMW 520 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1100. (69 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 520 | 1953 Fiat 1100 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 520 | 1100 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1951 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 74.9 mm |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 122 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 35 L |