1978 BMW 725 vs. 1957 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1978 BMW 725 is newer by 21 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 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW 725 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1100.
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, 1978 BMW 725 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1978 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW 725 | 1957 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 725 | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2360 mm |
