1992 BMW 540 vs. 1957 Fiat 1200
To start off, 1992 BMW 540 is newer by 35 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 3,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 540 (282 HP) has 229 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1200. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 540 weights approximately 725 kg more than 1957 Fiat 1200. 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, 1992 BMW 540 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1200. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 540 | 1957 Fiat 1200 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 540 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 1219 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 37 L |
