1952 Fiat 1400 vs. 1951 Singer SM 1500
To start off, 1952 Fiat 1400 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Singer SM 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Singer SM 1500 would be higher. At 1,495 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Singer SM 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Singer SM 1500 (47 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1952 Fiat 1400. (43 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Singer SM 1500 should accelerate faster than 1952 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1951 Singer SM 1500.
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, 1951 Singer SM 1500 (98 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1951 Singer SM 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Fiat 1400 | 1951 Singer SM 1500 | |
| Make | Fiat | Singer |
| Model | 1400 | SM 1500 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1394 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 47 HP |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 89.4 mm |
| 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 | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2320 mm |
