1954 Fiat 1400 vs. 1959 Skoda 440
To start off, 1959 Skoda 440 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Skoda 440 (44 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Skoda 440 should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1959 Skoda 440.
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, 1954 Fiat 1400 (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Skoda 440. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1954 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Skoda 440.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Fiat 1400 | 1959 Skoda 440 | |
Make | Fiat | Skoda |
Model | 1400 | 440 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |