1954 Fiat 1400 vs. 1982 Volvo 360
To start off, 1982 Volvo 360 is newer by 28 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 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Volvo 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Volvo 360 (101 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Volvo 360 should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1982 Volvo 360.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Volvo 360 (163 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1982 Volvo 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1400 | 1982 Volvo 360 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | 1400 | 360 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 58 L |
