1954 Fiat 1400 vs. 1980 Pontiac 1000
To start off, 1980 Pontiac 1000 is newer by 26 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, 1980 Pontiac 1000 (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1400. (39 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Pontiac 1000 should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1980 Pontiac 1000.
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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Pontiac 1000. (109 Nm). This means 1954 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Pontiac 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1400 | 1980 Pontiac 1000 | |
| Make | Fiat | Pontiac |
| Model | 1400 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2400 mm |
