1954 Fiat 1400 vs. 1985 Volvo 780
To start off, 1985 Volvo 780 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 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Volvo 780 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Volvo 780 (145 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Volvo 780 should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Volvo 780 weights approximately 290 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, 1985 Volvo 780 (236 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1985 Volvo 780 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1400. 1985 Volvo 780 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. 1985 Volvo 780 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1400 | 1985 Volvo 780 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | 1400 | 780 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
