1956 Fiat 1400 vs. 1962 Fiat 500
To start off, 1962 Fiat 500 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,900 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Fiat 1400 (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Fiat 1400 should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 645 kg more than 1962 Fiat 500. 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, 1956 Fiat 1400 (134 Nm) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 500. (36 Nm). This means 1956 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Fiat 1400 | 1962 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 1400 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1900 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 20.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 1950 mm |
