1979 BMW 633 vs. 1956 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1979 BMW 633 is newer by 23 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 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 633 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 633 (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1400. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 633 should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 633 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1956 Fiat 1400. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1979 BMW 633 (285 Nm) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1400. (134 Nm). This means 1979 BMW 633 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 BMW 633 | 1956 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 633 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 1900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 20.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2660 mm |
