1954 Fiat 1400 vs. 1969 Fiat 124
To start off, 1969 Fiat 124 is newer by 15 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 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat 124 (60 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1400. (39 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1969 Fiat 124.
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 (134 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 124. (89 Nm). This means 1954 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1400 | 1969 Fiat 124 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 1400 | 124 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 20.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2500 mm |
