1971 BMW Touring vs. 1953 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1971 BMW Touring is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1400. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1971 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Fiat 1400 (134 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm). This means 1953 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1953 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | Touring | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
