1996 BMW 545 vs. 1959 Fiat 1800
To start off, 1996 BMW 545 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1800 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 545 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1800. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 545 weights approximately 435 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1800. 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, 1996 BMW 545 (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1800. (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 545 | 1959 Fiat 1800 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 545 | 1800 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 73.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 38 L |