1951 Fiat 1400 vs. 1993 Toyota Previa
To start off, 1993 Toyota Previa is newer by 42 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 2,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Previa (132 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1951 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Previa should accelerate faster than 1951 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Previa weights approximately 485 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, 1993 Toyota Previa (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Fiat 1400 | 1993 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 1400 | Previa |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1393 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |
