1956 DKW F 93 vs. 1956 Fiat 1400
To start off, both 1956 DKW F 93 and 1956 Fiat 1400 were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,394 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Fiat 1400 (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1956 DKW F 93. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Fiat 1400 should accelerate faster than 1956 DKW F 93. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1956 DKW F 93. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1956 Fiat 1400 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Fiat 1400. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1956 DKW F 93, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1956 Fiat 1400 (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 DKW F 93. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 DKW F 93.
Compare all specifications:
1956 DKW F 93 | 1956 Fiat 1400 | |
Make | DKW | Fiat |
Model | F 93 | 1400 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 895 cc | 1394 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2660 mm |