1953 Fiat 1400 vs. 1984 Honda Quintet
To start off, 1984 Honda Quintet is newer by 31 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 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Honda Quintet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Quintet (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Quintet should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 146 kg more than 1984 Honda Quintet.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Honda Quintet (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Quintet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Fiat 1400 | 1984 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 1400 | Quintet |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2370 mm |
