1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1952 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1959 Abarth 850 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,394 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 850 (70 HP) has 27 more horse power than 1952 Fiat 1400. (43 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1952 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850.
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, 1952 Fiat 1400 (88 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1952 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 850 | 1952 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | Abarth | Fiat |
| Model | 850 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 43 HP |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 50 L |
