2004 BMW 325 vs. 1959 Fiat 1800
To start off, 2004 BMW 325 is newer by 45 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 325 (116 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1800. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 325 weights approximately 120 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, 2004 BMW 325 (222 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1800. (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 325 | 1959 Fiat 1800 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 325 | 1800 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 37 L |
