1958 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1956 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1958 Austin-Healey 100 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Austin-Healey 100 (101 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1400. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Austin-Healey 100 should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1958 Austin-Healey 100.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Austin-Healey 100 (142 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1400. (134 Nm). This means 1958 Austin-Healey 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin-Healey 100 | 1956 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Fiat |
| Model | 100 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2660 mm |
