1961 Fiat Berline vs. 1955 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1961 Fiat Berline is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Fiat Berline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat Berline (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 1400. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat Berline should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat Berline weights approximately 82 kg more than 1955 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 Berline (188 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 1400. (134 Nm). This means 1961 Fiat Berline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat Berline | 1955 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | Berline | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 20.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1188 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
