1950 Fiat 1400 vs. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 61 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg (225 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1950 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1950 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1126 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.
Because 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1950 Fiat 1400. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 463 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Fiat 1400. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg 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. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Fiat 1400 | 2011 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | 1400 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1941 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 100 L |
