1968 BMW 2002 vs. 1956 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1968 BMW 2002 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 2002 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 2002 (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 2002 should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1968 BMW 2002.
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, 1968 BMW 2002 (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 2002 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 2002 | 1956 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 2002 | 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 |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 157 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 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 50 L |
