1958 Fiat 1400 vs. 1976 Holden Torana
To start off, 1976 Holden Torana is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Holden Torana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Holden Torana (102 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Holden Torana should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1976 Holden Torana.
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, 1976 Holden Torana (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1976 Holden Torana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Fiat 1400 | 1976 Holden Torana | |
| Make | Fiat | Holden |
| Model | 1400 | Torana |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2590 mm |
