1950 Fiat 1400 vs. 2012 BMW 530
To start off, 2012 BMW 530 is newer by 62 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 530 (271 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1950 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1950 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 530 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1950 Fiat 1400. 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, 2012 BMW 530 (310 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Fiat 1400. 2012 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1950 Fiat 1400 has manual transmission. 1950 Fiat 1400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Fiat 1400 | 2012 BMW 530 | |
Make | Fiat | BMW |
Model | 1400 | 530 |
Year Released | 1950 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1395 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |