1955 Fiat 1400 vs. 2011 BMW 530
To start off, 2011 BMW 530 is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 530 (271 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 1400. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 530 weights approximately 522 kg more than 1955 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, 2011 BMW 530 (310 Nm) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 1400. (134 Nm). This means 2011 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 1400. 2011 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1955 Fiat 1400 has manual transmission. 1955 Fiat 1400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Fiat 1400 | 2011 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | 1400 | 530 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1188 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 |
