2008 BMW 525 vs. 1955 Fiat 1100
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 1100. (35 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 660 kg more than 1955 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 525 (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 1100. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 525 | 1955 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 525 | 1100 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 35 L |
