1979 Avanti Avanti vs. 1951 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1979 Avanti Avanti is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Avanti Avanti (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1951 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1951 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 450 kg more than 1951 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, 1979 Avanti Avanti (443 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1979 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Avanti Avanti | 1951 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | Avanti | Fiat |
| Model | Avanti | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1951 |
| Engine Size | 6570 cc | 1393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 443 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2660 mm |
