1956 BMW 507 vs. 1956 Fiat Campagnola
To start off, both 1956 BMW 507 and 1956 Fiat Campagnola were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 BMW 507 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 BMW 507 (148 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1956 Fiat Campagnola. (36 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 BMW 507 should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat Campagnola.
Because 1956 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 BMW 507. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1956 Fiat Campagnola will offer significantly more control. 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, 1956 BMW 507 (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat Campagnola. (122 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1956 BMW 507 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat Campagnola.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 BMW 507 | 1956 Fiat Campagnola | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 507 | Campagnola |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 20.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2260 mm |
