1957 Fiat 1400 vs. 1998 Volkswagen Fusca
To start off, 1998 Volkswagen Fusca is newer by 41 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 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Volkswagen Fusca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Fiat 1400 (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1998 Volkswagen Fusca. (52 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Fiat 1400 should accelerate faster than 1998 Volkswagen Fusca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1998 Volkswagen Fusca. 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, 1998 Volkswagen Fusca (106 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1998 Volkswagen Fusca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 1400 | 1998 Volkswagen Fusca | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | 1400 | Fusca |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |
