1952 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1950 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1952 Austin-Healey 100 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Austin-Healey 100 (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1950 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Austin-Healey 100 should accelerate faster than 1950 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1952 Austin-Healey 100.
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, 1952 Austin-Healey 100 (144 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1952 Austin-Healey 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin-Healey 100 | 1950 Fiat 1400 | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Fiat |
Model | 100 | 1400 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2660 mm |