1951 Fiat 1400 vs. 1959 Steyr 500
To start off, 1959 Steyr 500 is newer by 8 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 1,393 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Fiat 1400 (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1959 Steyr 500. (16 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Fiat 1400 should accelerate faster than 1959 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 685 kg more than 1959 Steyr 500. 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, 1951 Fiat 1400 (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1951 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Fiat 1400 | 1959 Steyr 500 | |
Make | Fiat | Steyr |
Model | 1400 | 500 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1959 |
Engine Size | 1393 cc | 491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 16 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 32 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 2970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 1850 mm |