2008 BMW M3 vs. 1962 Fiat 1100
To start off, 2008 BMW M3 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 3,246 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW M3 (339 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW M3 weights approximately 700 kg more than 1962 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 M3 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW M3 | 1962 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | M3 | 1100 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 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 | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 57 L |
