1984 BMW 725 vs. 1957 Fiat 1200
To start off, 1984 BMW 725 is newer by 27 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), 1984 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW 725 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1200. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 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, 1984 BMW 725 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1200. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
1984 BMW 725 | 1957 Fiat 1200 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 725 | 1200 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1219 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2350 mm |