1983 BMW 325 vs. 1953 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1983 BMW 325 is newer by 30 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 325 (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1400. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1983 BMW 325.
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 325 (222 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1400. (134 Nm). This means 1983 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 BMW 325 | 1953 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 325 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1185 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 |
