1955 Fiat 1400 vs. 2006 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2006 SsangYong Kyron is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 SsangYong Kyron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 SsangYong Kyron (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 1400. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 SsangYong Kyron should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 735 kg more than 1955 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, 2006 SsangYong Kyron (310 Nm) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 1400. (134 Nm). This means 2006 SsangYong Kyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Fiat 1400 | 2006 SsangYong Kyron | |
| Make | Fiat | SsangYong |
| Model | 1400 | Kyron |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 20.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 1923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2750 mm |
