2006 BMW 530 vs. 1951 Fiat 1400
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 55 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 2,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1951 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1951 Fiat 1400.
Because 2006 BMW 530 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Fiat 1400. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 BMW 530 (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 530 | 1951 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 530 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2998 cc | 1393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
