1953 Fiat 1400 vs. 2002 Maybach 57
To start off, 2002 Maybach 57 is newer by 49 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 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Maybach 57 (543 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 505 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1400. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Maybach 57 weights approximately 1025 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, 2002 Maybach 57 (900 Nm) has 766 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1400. (134 Nm). This means 2002 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1400. 2002 Maybach 57 has automatic transmission and 1953 Fiat 1400 has manual transmission. 1953 Fiat 1400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Maybach 57 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Fiat 1400 | 2002 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Fiat | Maybach |
| Model | 1400 | 57 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 900 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 2210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2220 mm |
