1954 Fiat 1400 vs. 1964 Fiat 500
To start off, 1964 Fiat 500 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Fiat 1400 (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Fiat 1400 should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 645 kg more than 1964 Fiat 500. 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, 1954 Fiat 1400 (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1954 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1400 | 1964 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 1400 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 67.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 2980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 38 L |
