1991 BMW 320 vs. 1954 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1991 BMW 320 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 BMW 320 (149 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 BMW 320 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1954 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, 1991 BMW 320 (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1991 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 BMW 320 | 1954 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 320 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 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 | 1270 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |
