1957 Fiat 1200 vs. 1953 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1957 Fiat 1200 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Fiat 1200 (53 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1400. (38 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Fiat 1200 should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1957 Fiat 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, 1953 Fiat 1400 (134 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1200. (81 Nm). This means 1953 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 1200 | 1953 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 1200 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1219 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 38 HP |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2660 mm |
