1950 Fiat 1400 vs. 1963 Fiat Cabriolet
To start off, 1963 Fiat Cabriolet is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Fiat Cabriolet (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1950 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Fiat Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1950 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1963 Fiat Cabriolet.
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, 1963 Fiat Cabriolet (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1963 Fiat Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Fiat 1400 | 1963 Fiat Cabriolet | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 1400 | Cabriolet |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 37 L |
