1951 Fiat 1400 vs. 1997 Kia Retona
To start off, 1997 Kia Retona is newer by 46 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Kia Retona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Kia Retona (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1951 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Kia Retona should accelerate faster than 1951 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Kia Retona weights approximately 740 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.
Because 1997 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Fiat 1400. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Kia Retona will offer significantly more control. 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, 1997 Kia Retona (206 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1997 Kia Retona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Fiat 1400 | 1997 Kia Retona | |
| Make | Fiat | Kia |
| Model | 1400 | Retona |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1393 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2370 mm |
