1979 Daihatsu Delta vs. 1950 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1979 Daihatsu Delta is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Daihatsu Delta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Daihatsu Delta (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1950 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Daihatsu Delta should accelerate faster than 1950 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1979 Daihatsu Delta.
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 Daihatsu Delta (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1979 Daihatsu Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Daihatsu Delta | 1950 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Fiat |
| Model | Delta | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2660 mm |
