2008 BMW 530 vs. 1957 Fiat 1400
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 is newer by 51 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 2,992 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 530 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1957 Fiat 1400.
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, 2008 BMW 530 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 530 | 1957 Fiat 1400 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 530 | 1400 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2992 cc | 1395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 480 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 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 | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |