1952 Fiat 1400 vs. 1981 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1981 Vauxhall Chevette is newer by 29 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 1,394 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Vauxhall Chevette (56 HP) has 13 more horse power than 1952 Fiat 1400. (43 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Vauxhall Chevette 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 1981 Vauxhall Chevette.
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, 1981 Vauxhall Chevette (89 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1981 Vauxhall Chevette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Fiat 1400 | 1981 Vauxhall Chevette | |
Make | Fiat | Vauxhall |
Model | 1400 | Chevette |
Year Released | 1952 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1394 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 56 HP |
Torque | 88 Nm | 89 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 61 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 | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |