1953 Fiat 1400 vs. 1997 Tata Estate
To start off, 1997 Tata Estate is newer by 44 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 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Tata Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Tata Estate (67 HP) has 24 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1400. (43 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Tata Estate should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Tata Estate weights approximately 510 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.
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, 1997 Tata Estate (118 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1997 Tata Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Fiat 1400 | 1997 Tata Estate | |
| Make | Fiat | Tata |
| Model | 1400 | Estate |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1997 |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2830 mm |
