1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1952 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (95 HP) has 52 more horse power than 1952 Fiat 1400. (43 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1952 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1952 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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (192 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1952 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
| Model | 75 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 43 HP |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 50 L |
