2004 BMW 530 vs. 1953 Fiat 1900
To start off, 2004 BMW 530 is newer by 51 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 2,924 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 530 (228 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1900. (52 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 530 weights approximately 395 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, 2004 BMW 530 (290 Nm) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1900. (130 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1900.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 530 | 1953 Fiat 1900 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 530 | 1900 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2924 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 35 L |
