1957 Fiat 1400 vs. 1991 Skoda L
To start off, 1991 Skoda L is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Skoda L (57 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Skoda L should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1991 Skoda L.
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, 1991 Skoda L (90 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1991 Skoda L will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 1400 | 1991 Skoda L | |
| Make | Fiat | Skoda |
| Model | 1400 | L |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |
