1965 Abarth 700 vs. 1954 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1965 Abarth 700 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Abarth 700 (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1400. (39 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 615 kg more than 1965 Abarth 700.
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, 1954 Fiat 1400 (134 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth 700. (69 Nm). This means 1954 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Abarth 700 | 1954 Fiat 1400 | |
Make | Abarth | Fiat |
Model | 700 | 1400 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 1901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 39 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 134 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 20.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2660 mm |