1956 Fiat 1400 vs. 1998 Honda CRX
To start off, 1998 Honda CRX is newer by 42 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda CRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda CRX (123 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda CRX should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 109 kg more than 1998 Honda CRX.
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, 1998 Honda CRX, 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, 1998 Honda CRX (150 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1998 Honda CRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Fiat 1400 | 1998 Honda CRX | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 1400 | CRX |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1394 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
