1951 Fiat 1400 vs. 1974 Porsche 914
To start off, 1974 Porsche 914 is newer by 23 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 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Porsche 914 (79 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1951 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1951 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1974 Porsche 914.
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, 1974 Porsche 914 (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1974 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Fiat 1400 | 1974 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | 1400 | 914 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1393 cc | 1679 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |