1954 Fiat 1400 vs. 1972 Triumph 1500
To start off, 1972 Triumph 1500 is newer by 18 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, 1972 Triumph 1500 (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1400. (39 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Triumph 1500 should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1972 Triumph 1500.
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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Triumph 1500. (110 Nm). This means 1954 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Triumph 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1400 | 1972 Triumph 1500 | |
| Make | Fiat | Triumph |
| Model | 1400 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2460 mm |
