1950 Fiat 1400 vs. 1977 Fiat 127
To start off, 1977 Fiat 127 is newer by 27 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, 1977 Fiat 127 (70 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1950 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Fiat 127 should accelerate faster than 1950 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1977 Fiat 127.
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, 1950 Fiat 1400 (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 127. (83 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1950 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 127.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Fiat 1400 | 1977 Fiat 127 | |
Make | Fiat | Fiat |
Model | 1400 | 127 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1047 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 57.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 30 L |