2009 BMW 530 vs. 1958 Fiat 1100
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 530 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1958 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, 2009 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 530 | 1958 Fiat 1100 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 530 | 1100 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1958 |
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 | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 73 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1280 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 57 L |