1954 Fiat 1400 vs. 1968 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 1968 Toyota Sport 800 is newer by 14 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, 1968 Toyota Sport 800 (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Sport 800 should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 548 kg more than 1968 Toyota Sport 800.
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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1954 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1400 | 1968 Toyota Sport 800 | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 1400 | Sport 800 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 582 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |
