2009 BMW 120 vs. 1951 Fiat 1400
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 58 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 120 (168 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1951 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1951 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 255 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, 2009 BMW 120 (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 120 | 1951 Fiat 1400 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 120 | 1400 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 6.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 50 L |