1954 Fiat 1400 vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 1 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 1 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1400. (39 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 1 Series weights approximately 465 kg more than 1954 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, 2013 BMW 1 Series (407 Nm) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1400. (134 Nm). This means 2013 BMW 1 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1400 | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | 1400 | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 20.0:1 | 10.2 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4373 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1919 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
