1956 Fiat 1400 vs. 2009 BMW 535
To start off, 2009 BMW 535 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 535 (268 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1400. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 535 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1956 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, 2009 BMW 535 (560 Nm) has 426 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1400. (134 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1400. 2009 BMW 535 has automatic transmission and 1956 Fiat 1400 has manual transmission. 1956 Fiat 1400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 535 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Fiat 1400 | 2009 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | 1400 | 535 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1900 cc | 2991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 20.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2890 mm |
