1951 Fiat 1400 vs. 1976 Holden Sunbird
To start off, 1976 Holden Sunbird is newer by 25 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 4,143 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Holden Sunbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Holden Sunbird (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1951 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Holden Sunbird should accelerate faster than 1951 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Holden Sunbird weights approximately 82 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, 1976 Holden Sunbird (325 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1976 Holden Sunbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Fiat 1400 | 1976 Holden Sunbird | |
| Make | Fiat | Holden |
| Model | 1400 | Sunbird |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1393 cc | 4143 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1212 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2590 mm |
