1953 Fiat 1400 vs. 1954 Porsche 356
To start off, 1954 Porsche 356 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Porsche 356 (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1400. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1954 Porsche 356.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Fiat 1400 | 1954 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Fiat | Porsche |
Model | 1400 | 356 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2110 mm |