1968 BMW 1600 vs. 1956 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1968 BMW 1600 is newer by 12 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 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 BMW 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 1600 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 1600 should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1968 BMW 1600.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 BMW 1600 (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1968 BMW 1600 | 1956 Fiat 1400 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 1600 | 1400 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1394 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 50 L |