1975 BMW 320 vs. 1953 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1975 BMW 320 is newer by 22 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 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 320 (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1400. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1975 BMW 320.
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, 1975 BMW 320 (157 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1400. (134 Nm). This means 1975 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 320 | 1953 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 320 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |
