1954 Fiat 1400 vs. 1980 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1980 Volkswagen Passat 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volkswagen Passat (53 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1980 Volkswagen Passat.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Volkswagen Passat (101 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1980 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1400 | 1980 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | 1400 | Passat |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
