1954 Fiat 1400 vs. 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett is newer by 9 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 1,776 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett (67 HP) has 24 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1400. (43 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett weights approximately 85 kg more than 1954 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, 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1400 | 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | 1400 | P 210 Duett |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1776 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 | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 58 L |
