1958 Fiat 1400 vs. 1989 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1989 Toyota Supra is newer by 31 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 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Supra weights approximately 395 kg more than 1958 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, 1989 Toyota Supra (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Fiat 1400 | 1989 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 1400 | Supra |
Year Released | 1958 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1395 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 91 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |