2008 BMW 330 vs. 1959 Fiat 1100
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 810 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 330 | 1959 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 330 | 1100 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 57 L |
