1975 Fiat 130 vs. 1953 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1975 Fiat 130 is newer by 22 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 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1400. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Fiat 130 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1953 Fiat 1400. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Fiat 130 (255 Nm) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1400. (134 Nm). This means 1975 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Fiat 130 | 1953 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 130 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
