1954 Fiat 1400 vs. 1997 Volvo S90
To start off, 1997 Volvo S90 is newer by 43 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 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Volvo S90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Volvo S90 (177 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Volvo S90 should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Volvo S90 weights approximately 440 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, 1997 Volvo S90 (260 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1997 Volvo S90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1400 | 1997 Volvo S90 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | 1400 | S90 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
