1953 Fiat 1400 vs. 1975 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1975 Opel Ascona 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 Opel Ascona (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1400. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1975 Opel Ascona.
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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Ascona. (103 Nm). This means 1953 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Fiat 1400 | 1975 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | 1400 | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2530 mm |
