1953 Fiat 1400 vs. 1990 Plymouth Acclaim
To start off, 1990 Plymouth Acclaim is newer by 37 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 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Plymouth Acclaim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Plymouth Acclaim (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Plymouth Acclaim should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Plymouth Acclaim weights approximately 186 kg more than 1953 Fiat 1400. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1953 Fiat 1400 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1953 Fiat 1400. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Plymouth Acclaim, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Plymouth Acclaim (244 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1990 Plymouth Acclaim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Fiat 1400 | 1990 Plymouth Acclaim | |
| Make | Fiat | Plymouth |
| Model | 1400 | Acclaim |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 2213 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1316 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2630 mm |
