1954 Fiat 1400 vs. 2005 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2005 Mazda Tribute is newer by 51 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 2,262 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda Tribute (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 349 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mazda Tribute (207 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm). This means 2005 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1400. 2005 Mazda Tribute 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. 2005 Mazda Tribute will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1400 | 2005 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 1400 | Tribute |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 207 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1479 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 62 L |
