1954 Fiat 1400 vs. 1985 Renault 5
To start off, 1985 Renault 5 is newer by 31 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 1,526 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Renault 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Renault 5 (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 224 kg more than 1985 Renault 5.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Renault 5 (430 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1985 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1400 | 1985 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | 1400 | 5 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1985 |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1526 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 906 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 51 L |
