1958 Fiat 1400 vs. 2003 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2003 Opel Speedster is newer by 45 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 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Opel Speedster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Opel Speedster (145 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 289 kg more than 2003 Opel Speedster.
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, 2003 Opel Speedster (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2003 Opel Speedster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Fiat 1400 | 2003 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | 1400 | Speedster |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 36 L |
