2006 BMW 730 vs. 1953 Fiat 1100
To start off, 2006 BMW 730 is newer by 53 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 730 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1100. (35 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 730 weights approximately 1005 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, 2006 BMW 730 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1100. (69 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1100. 2006 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 1953 Fiat 1100 has manual transmission. 1953 Fiat 1100 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 730 | 1953 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 730 | 1100 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 122 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 35 L |
