1999 BMW 730 vs. 1953 Fiat 1900
To start off, 1999 BMW 730 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1900 would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1900. (52 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 730 weights approximately 571 kg more than 1953 Fiat 1900. 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, 1999 BMW 730 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1900. (130 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 730 | 1953 Fiat 1900 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 730 | 1900 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 35 L |
