1970 Fiat 124 vs. 1956 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1970 Fiat 124 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,394 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Fiat 124 (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1970 Fiat 124.
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, 1970 Fiat 124 (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1970 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat 124 | 1956 Fiat 1400 | |
Make | Fiat | Fiat |
Model | 124 | 1400 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1394 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 89 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 50 L |