1956 Fiat 1400 vs. 2001 Honda City
To start off, 2001 Honda City is newer by 45 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, 2001 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda City should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 225 kg more than 2001 Honda City.
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, 2001 Honda City, 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, 2001 Honda City (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2001 Honda City will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Fiat 1400 | 2001 Honda City | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | 1400 | City |
Year Released | 1956 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1394 cc | 1343 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |