1951 Fiat 1400 vs. 1956 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1956 Fiat 1400 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,394 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Fiat 1400 (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1951 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Fiat 1400 should accelerate faster than 1951 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1951 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, 1956 Fiat 1400 (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1956 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Fiat 1400 | 1956 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 1400 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1393 cc | 1394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 66 mm |
| 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 | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
