1951 Fiat 1400 vs. 1998 Samsung SM5
To start off, 1998 Samsung SM5 is newer by 47 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 1,838 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Samsung SM5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Samsung SM5 (122 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1951 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Samsung SM5 should accelerate faster than 1951 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Samsung SM5 weights approximately 190 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, 1998 Samsung SM5 (162 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1998 Samsung SM5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Fiat 1400 | 1998 Samsung SM5 | |
| Make | Fiat | Samsung |
| Model | 1400 | SM5 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1393 cc | 1838 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2710 mm |
