1961 Fiat 2300 vs. 1950 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1961 Fiat 2300 is newer by 11 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 2,278 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat 2300 (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1950 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1950 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1950 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, 1961 Fiat 2300 (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 2300 | 1950 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 2300 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2278 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 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 | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
