1996 Fiat 131 vs. 1956 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1996 Fiat 131 is newer by 40 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat 131 (113 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1996 Fiat 131.
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, 1996 Fiat 131 (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1996 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Fiat 131 | 1956 Fiat 1400 | |
Make | Fiat | Fiat |
Model | 131 | 1400 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1394 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |