1973 BMW Touring vs. 1953 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1973 BMW Touring is newer by 20 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 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 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 100 kg more than 1973 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1973 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1973 BMW Touring | 1953 Fiat 1400 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | Touring | 1400 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 6.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1130 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 |