1953 Fiat 1400 vs. 1979 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corsa is newer by 26 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 1,450 cc, 1979 Toyota Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corsa (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corsa should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 315 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corsa.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Toyota Corsa (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Fiat 1400 | 1979 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 1400 | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1450 cc |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |
