1954 Fiat 1400 vs. 2007 Toyota Quantum
To start off, 2007 Toyota Quantum is newer by 53 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 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Quantum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Quantum (149 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1400. (39 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Quantum should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Quantum weights approximately 660 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, 2007 Toyota Quantum (241 Nm) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1400. (134 Nm). This means 2007 Toyota Quantum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1400 | 2007 Toyota Quantum | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 1400 | Quantum |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 20.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3120 mm |
