1954 Fiat 1400 vs. 1966 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 1966 Triumph Vitesse is newer by 12 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Triumph Vitesse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Triumph Vitesse (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1400. (39 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Triumph Vitesse should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1966 Triumph Vitesse.
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, 1966 Triumph Vitesse (158 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1400. (134 Nm). This means 1966 Triumph Vitesse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Fiat 1400 | 1966 Triumph Vitesse | |
Make | Fiat | Triumph |
Model | 1400 | Vitesse |
Year Released | 1954 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 39 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 158 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 20.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2330 mm |