1979 Chrysler 1609 vs. 1956 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1979 Chrysler 1609 is newer by 23 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 1,811 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Chrysler 1609 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Chrysler 1609 (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Chrysler 1609 should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1979 Chrysler 1609.
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 Chrysler 1609 (144 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1979 Chrysler 1609 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chrysler 1609 | 1956 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Fiat |
| Model | 1609 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1811 cc | 1394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2660 mm |
