1995 BMW S3 vs. 1961 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1995 BMW S3 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW S3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW S3 (338 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW S3 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW S3 weights approximately 855 kg more than 1961 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, 1995 BMW S3 (260 Nm) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm). This means 1995 BMW S3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW S3 | 1961 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | S3 | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2340 mm |
