1983 BMW 725 vs. 1957 Fiat 1200
To start off, 1983 BMW 725 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 725 (148 HP) has 95 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1200. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1200.
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, 1983 BMW 725 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1200. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 BMW 725 | 1957 Fiat 1200 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 725 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1219 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2350 mm |
