2000 BMW Z8 vs. 1955 Fiat 1400
To start off, 2000 BMW Z8 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 4,939 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 BMW Z8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW Z8 (400 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 362 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 1400. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW Z8 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW Z8 weights approximately 397 kg more than 1955 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, 2000 BMW Z8 (500 Nm) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 1400. (134 Nm). This means 2000 BMW Z8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW Z8 | 1955 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | Z8 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4939 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 20.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1188 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |
