2009 BMW 550 vs. 1961 Fiat Berline
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 4,799 cc, 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1961 Fiat Berline. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat Berline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 550 weights approximately 392 kg more than 1961 Fiat Berline. 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 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat Berline. (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat Berline.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 550 | 1961 Fiat Berline | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 550 | Berline |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2279 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 37 L |
