1983 BMW 320 vs. 1951 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1983 BMW 320 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 320 (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1951 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1951 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1983 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, 1983 BMW 320 (171 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 BMW 320 | 1951 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 320 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 6.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
