1974 Fiat 500 vs. 1953 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1974 Fiat 500 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Fiat 1400 (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Fiat 1400 should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 614 kg more than 1974 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, 1953 Fiat 1400 (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1953 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Fiat 500 | 1953 Fiat 1400 | |
Make | Fiat | Fiat |
Model | 500 | 1400 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 1395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 27 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
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 | 516 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 50 L |