1950 Fiat 1400 vs. 1996 Toyota Cresta
To start off, 1996 Toyota Cresta is newer by 46 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 1,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Cresta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Cresta (158 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1950 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Cresta should accelerate faster than 1950 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Cresta weights approximately 214 kg more than 1950 Fiat 1400. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Toyota Cresta (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Cresta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Fiat 1400. 1996 Toyota Cresta 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. 1996 Toyota Cresta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Fiat 1400 | 1996 Toyota Cresta | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 1400 | Cresta |
Year Released | 1950 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1344 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |