1951 Fiat 1400 vs. 1989 TVR Speed Eight
To start off, 1989 TVR Speed Eight is newer by 38 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 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 TVR Speed Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 TVR Speed Eight (225 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1951 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 TVR Speed Eight should accelerate faster than 1951 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1989 TVR Speed Eight.
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, 1989 TVR Speed Eight (340 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1989 TVR Speed Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Fiat 1400 | 1989 TVR Speed Eight | |
| Make | Fiat | TVR |
| Model | 1400 | Speed Eight |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1393 cc | 3947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |
