2004 BMW 316 vs. 1954 Fiat 1400
To start off, 2004 BMW 316 is newer by 50 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 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 316 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1400. (39 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 316 weights approximately 150 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, 2004 BMW 316 (175 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1400. (134 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 316 | 1954 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 316 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 20.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1185 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 |
