2006 BMW 550 vs. 1957 Fiat 1400
To start off, 2006 BMW 550 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 307 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 550 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1957 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, 2006 BMW 550 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 550 | 1957 Fiat 1400 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 550 | 1400 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |