1956 Fiat 600 vs. 1952 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1956 Fiat 600 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,394 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Fiat 1400 (43 HP) has 23 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 600. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Fiat 1400 should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1956 Fiat 600. 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, 1952 Fiat 1400 (88 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 600. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1952 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Fiat 600 | 1952 Fiat 1400 | |
Make | Fiat | Fiat |
Model | 600 | 1400 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 633 cc | 1394 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 43 HP |
Torque | 41 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 50 L |