2007 BMW 330 vs. 1956 Fiat 1100
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 735 kg more than 1956 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, 2007 BMW 330 (301 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 330 | 1956 Fiat 1100 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 330 | 1100 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1956 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 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 | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 301 Nm | 73 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 74.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 38 L |