1953 Fiat 1400 vs. 1968 Fiat 850
To start off, 1968 Fiat 850 is newer by 15 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 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Fiat 850 (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1968 Fiat 850.
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 (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1953 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Fiat 1400 | 1968 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 1400 | 850 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 30 L |
