1954 Fiat 1400 vs. 1981 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1981 Toyota Soarer is newer by 27 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Soarer (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1400. (39 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 70 kg more than 1954 Fiat 1400. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1981 Toyota Soarer (211 Nm) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1400. (134 Nm). This means 1981 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1400. 1981 Toyota Soarer has automatic transmission and 1954 Fiat 1400 has manual transmission. 1954 Fiat 1400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Soarer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1400 | 1981 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 1400 | Soarer |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2670 mm |
