2004 BMW 645 vs. 1957 Fiat 1100
To start off, 2004 BMW 645 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 645 (322 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 645 weights approximately 865 kg more than 1957 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, 2004 BMW 645 (447 Nm) has 374 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 645 | 1957 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 645 | 1100 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4392 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 38 L |
