1991 BMW 518 vs. 1953 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1991 BMW 518 is newer by 38 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 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 BMW 518 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1400. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 BMW 518 should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1991 BMW 518.
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 518 (165 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1400. (134 Nm). This means 1991 BMW 518 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1991 BMW 518 | 1953 Fiat 1400 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 518 | 1400 |
Year Released | 1991 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 1901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 134 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2660 mm |