1950 Fiat 1400 vs. 1974 Fiat 124
To start off, 1974 Fiat 124 is newer by 24 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, 1974 Fiat 124 (59 HP) has 16 more horse power than 1950 Fiat 1400. (43 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1950 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1974 Fiat 124.
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, both vehicles can yield 87 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Fiat 1400 | 1974 Fiat 124 | |
Make | Fiat | Fiat |
Model | 1400 | 124 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 8.8:1 |
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 | 1130 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 38 L |