2006 BMW M3 vs. 1958 Fiat 1100
To start off, 2006 BMW M3 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 3,245 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M3 (333 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW M3 weights approximately 700 kg more than 1958 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 M3 (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW M3 | 1958 Fiat 1100 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | M3 | 1100 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3245 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 333 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 355 Nm | 73 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 74.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 57 L |