1984 BMW 628 vs. 1955 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1984 BMW 628 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 1400. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW 628 weights approximately 282 kg more than 1955 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, 1984 BMW 628 (240 Nm) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 1400. (134 Nm). This means 1984 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 BMW 628 | 1955 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 628 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 20.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1188 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2660 mm |
