1956 Fiat 1400 vs. 1979 Lada 1200
To start off, 1979 Lada 1200 is newer by 23 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 1,394 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lada 1200 (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lada 1200 should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1979 Lada 1200.
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 (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lada 1200. (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1956 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Fiat 1400 | 1979 Lada 1200 | |
Make | Fiat | Lada |
Model | 1400 | 1200 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1394 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 61 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 76.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 39 L |