1996 BMW M3 vs. 1954 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1996 BMW M3 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW M3 (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW M3 weights approximately 630 kg more than 1954 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, 1996 BMW M3 (320 Nm) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm). This means 1996 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW M3 | 1954 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | M3 | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 38 L |
