1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1954 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1968 Abarth 1300 is newer by 14 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 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Abarth 1300 (73 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1968 Abarth 1300.
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, 1968 Abarth 1300 (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1968 Abarth 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Abarth 1300 | 1954 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | Abarth | Fiat |
| Model | 1300 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 6.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 50 L |
