1953 Fiat 1400 vs. 1975 Lada 1200
To start off, 1975 Lada 1200 is newer by 22 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, 1975 Lada 1200 (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1400. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Lada 1200 should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1975 Lada 1200.
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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lada 1200. (87 Nm). This means 1953 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Fiat 1400 | 1975 Lada 1200 | |
Make | Fiat | Lada |
Model | 1400 | 1200 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 61 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 87 Nm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2430 mm |