1976 Chrysler Valiant vs. 1958 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1976 Chrysler Valiant is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 5,209 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chrysler Valiant (227 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chrysler Valiant should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chrysler Valiant weights approximately 435 kg more than 1958 Fiat 1400. 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, 1976 Chrysler Valiant (470 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 382 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1976 Chrysler Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chrysler Valiant | 1958 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Fiat |
| Model | Valiant | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5209 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2660 mm |
