1957 Fiat 1400 vs. 1992 Lexus LS
To start off, 1992 Lexus LS is newer by 35 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 3,969 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Lexus LS (242 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Lexus LS weights approximately 650 kg more than 1957 Fiat 1400. 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, 1992 Lexus LS (350 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1992 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1400. 1992 Lexus LS has automatic transmission and 1957 Fiat 1400 has manual transmission. 1957 Fiat 1400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Lexus LS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 1400 | 1992 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Fiat | Lexus |
| Model | 1400 | LS |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 3969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2820 mm |
