1962 Fiat 1100 vs. 1950 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1962 Fiat 1100 is newer by 12 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, both vehicles can yield 43 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1962 Fiat 1100.
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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1950 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat 1100 | 1950 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 1100 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 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 | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 50 L |
