1952 Fiat 1400 vs. 1971 Holden Torana
To start off, 1971 Holden Torana is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Holden Torana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Torana (79 HP) has 36 more horse power than 1952 Fiat 1400. (43 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Torana should accelerate faster than 1952 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1971 Holden Torana.
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, 1971 Holden Torana (131 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Torana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Fiat 1400. 1971 Holden Torana has automatic transmission and 1952 Fiat 1400 has manual transmission. 1952 Fiat 1400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Holden Torana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Fiat 1400 | 1971 Holden Torana | |
Make | Fiat | Holden |
Model | 1400 | Torana |
Year Released | 1952 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1394 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 79 HP |
Torque | 88 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2440 mm |