1964 Fiat 500 vs. 1951 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1964 Fiat 500 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,393 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Fiat 1400 (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Fiat 1400 should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 584 kg more than 1964 Fiat 500. 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, 1951 Fiat 1400 (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1951 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Fiat 500 | 1951 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 500 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 6.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 546 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 50 L |
