1950 Fiat 1400 vs. 1976 Volvo 343
To start off, 1976 Volvo 343 is newer by 26 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 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Volvo 343 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Volvo 343 (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1950 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Volvo 343 should accelerate faster than 1950 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1976 Volvo 343.
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, 1976 Volvo 343 (108 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1976 Volvo 343 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Fiat 1400. 1976 Volvo 343 has automatic transmission and 1950 Fiat 1400 has manual transmission. 1950 Fiat 1400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Volvo 343 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Fiat 1400 | 1976 Volvo 343 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | 1400 | 343 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1400 mm |
