1992 BMW 518 vs. 1958 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1992 BMW 518 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,766 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 BMW 518 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 518 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 518 should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 BMW 518 (165 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 518 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 518 | 1958 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 518 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1766 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2660 mm |
