1951 Fiat 1400 vs. 1965 BMW 700
To start off, 1965 BMW 700 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,393 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Fiat 1400 (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1965 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Fiat 1400 should accelerate faster than 1965 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1965 BMW 700. 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, 1951 Fiat 1400 (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1951 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Fiat 1400 | 1965 BMW 700 | |
Make | Fiat | BMW |
Model | 1400 | 700 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1393 cc | 696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 54 L |