1984 BMW 316 vs. 1957 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1984 BMW 316 is newer by 27 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 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW 316 (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW 316 weights approximately 269 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, 1984 BMW 316 (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1984 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 BMW 316 | 1957 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 316 | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 38 L |
