1990 BMW 518 vs. 1956 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1990 BMW 518 is newer by 34 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 1,766 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 BMW 518 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 518 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 518 should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1990 BMW 518.
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, 1990 BMW 518 (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 518 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 518 | 1956 Fiat 1400 | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 518 | 1400 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 1394 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 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 | 1160 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 50 L |