2009 BMW 528 vs. 1956 Fiat 1400
To start off, 2009 BMW 528 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 528 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1400. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1956 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, 2009 BMW 528 (271 Nm) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1400. (134 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 528 | 1956 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 528 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 20.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2660 mm |
