2004 BMW 630 vs. 1951 Fiat 1400
To start off, 2004 BMW 630 is newer by 53 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 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 630 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1951 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1951 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 630 weights approximately 646 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, 2004 BMW 630 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Fiat 1400. 2004 BMW 630 has automatic transmission and 1951 Fiat 1400 has manual transmission. 1951 Fiat 1400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 BMW 630 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 630 | 1951 Fiat 1400 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 630 | 1400 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 6.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1776 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |