1953 Fiat 1400 vs. 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is newer by 21 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 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster (217 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1400. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 665 kg more than 1953 Fiat 1400. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Fiat 1400. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster will offer significantly more control. 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, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster (447 Nm) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1400. (134 Nm). This means 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Fiat 1400 | 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Fiat | Plymouth |
| Model | 1400 | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2700 mm |
