1998 BMW 328 vs. 1951 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1998 BMW 328 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 328 (191 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1951 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1951 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 328 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1951 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 328 (280 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 328 | 1951 Fiat 1400 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 328 | 1400 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 191 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 50 L |