2008 BMW 118 vs. 1953 Fiat 1100
To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 55 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 118 (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1100. (35 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 118 weights approximately 415 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, 2008 BMW 118 (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1100. (69 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 118 | 1953 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 118 | 1100 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 35 L |
