2001 BMW M vs. 1953 Fiat 1100
To start off, 2001 BMW M is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 3,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW M (325 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1100. (35 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW M should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW M weights approximately 560 kg more than 1953 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, 2001 BMW M (350 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1100. (69 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 BMW M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW M | 1953 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | M | 1100 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3300 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 122 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 35 L |
