1953 Fiat 1400 vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1981 Opel Ascona is newer by 28 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Opel Ascona (81 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 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 116 kg more than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Opel Ascona (134 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1981 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Fiat 1400 | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | 1400 | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2580 mm |
