1998 BMW 318 vs. 1954 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1998 BMW 318 is newer by 44 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 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 318 (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 318 weights approximately 265 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, 1998 BMW 318 (180 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1400. 1998 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 1954 Fiat 1400 has manual transmission. 1954 Fiat 1400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 318 | 1954 Fiat 1400 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 318 | 1400 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 6.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |