1954 Fiat 1400 vs. 1967 Vauxhall VX4
To start off, 1967 Vauxhall VX4 is newer by 13 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Vauxhall VX4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Vauxhall VX4 (74 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Vauxhall VX4 should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1967 Vauxhall VX4.
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, 1967 Vauxhall VX4 (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1967 Vauxhall VX4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1400 | 1967 Vauxhall VX4 | |
| Make | Fiat | Vauxhall |
| Model | 1400 | VX4 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 48 L |
