1953 Fiat 1400 vs. 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D
To start off, 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D is newer by 39 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 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D (51 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D (89 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm). This means 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Fiat 1400 | 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D | |
| Make | Fiat | Rover |
| Model | 1400 | 100 1.4 D |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1380 mm |
