1954 Fiat 1400 vs. 2011 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2011 Subaru Impreza is newer by 57 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Impreza (305 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 405 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.
Because 2011 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Fiat 1400. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Subaru Impreza (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1400 | 2011 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Fiat | Subaru |
| Model | 1400 | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2624 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |
