1958 Fiat 1400 vs. 1958 GAZ M20
To start off, both 1958 Fiat 1400 and 1958 GAZ M20 were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,120 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 GAZ M20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Fiat 1400 (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1958 GAZ M20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Fiat 1400 should accelerate faster than 1958 GAZ M20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 GAZ M20 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1958 Fiat 1400.
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, 1958 GAZ M20 (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1958 GAZ M20 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Fiat 1400 | 1958 GAZ M20 | |
Make | Fiat | GAZ |
Model | 1400 | M20 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
Engine Size | 1395 cc | 2120 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2710 mm |