1953 Fiat 1400 vs. 1963 Steyr 500D

To start off, 1963 Steyr 500D is newer by 10 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, 1953 Fiat 1400 (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1963 Steyr 500D. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Fiat 1400 should accelerate faster than 1963 Steyr 500D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 705 kg more than 1963 Steyr 500D. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1953 Fiat 1400 (134 Nm) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Steyr 500D. (32 Nm). This means 1953 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Steyr 500D.

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