1953 Fiat 1400 vs. 1988 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1988 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 35 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, 1988 Vauxhall Carlton (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1400. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1988 Vauxhall Carlton.
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, 1988 Vauxhall Carlton (151 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1400. (134 Nm). This means 1988 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Fiat 1400 | 1988 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Fiat | Vauxhall |
Model | 1400 | Carlton |
Year Released | 1953 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 151 Nm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2740 mm |