1952 Fiat 8V vs. 1954 Vauxhall Cresta
To start off, 1954 Vauxhall Cresta is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Fiat 8V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Fiat 8V would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Vauxhall Cresta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Fiat 8V (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1954 Vauxhall Cresta. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Fiat 8V should accelerate faster than 1954 Vauxhall Cresta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Vauxhall Cresta weights approximately 190 kg more than 1952 Fiat 8V.
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, 1954 Vauxhall Cresta (155 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Fiat 8V. (145 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1954 Vauxhall Cresta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Fiat 8V.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Fiat 8V | 1954 Vauxhall Cresta | |
Make | Fiat | Vauxhall |
Model | 8V | Cresta |
Year Released | 1952 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1901 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 61.3 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2630 mm |