1960 Abarth Coupe vs. 1950 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1960 Abarth Coupe is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth Coupe (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1950 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth Coupe should accelerate faster than 1950 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 540 kg more than 1960 Abarth Coupe.
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, 1950 Fiat 1400 (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1950 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth Coupe | 1950 Fiat 1400 | |
Make | Abarth | Fiat |
Model | Coupe | 1400 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 784 cc | 1395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 50 L |