2009 BMW 130 vs. 1954 Fiat 1400
To start off, 2009 BMW 130 is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 130 (262 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1400. (39 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 130 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1954 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 130 (315 Nm) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1400. (134 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 130 | 1954 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 130 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 262 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 20.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2660 mm |
