1948 Fiat 1100 vs. 1948 Fiat 500

To start off, both 1948 Fiat 1100 and 1948 Fiat 500 were released in the same year (1948). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Fiat 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Fiat 1100 (50 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1948 Fiat 500. (16 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Fiat 1100 should accelerate faster than 1948 Fiat 500.

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.

Compare all specifications:

1948 Fiat 1100 1948 Fiat 500
Make Fiat Fiat
Model 1100 500
Year Released 1948 1948
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1089 cc 569 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 50 HP 16 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 68 mm 52 mm
Engine Stroke Size 74.9 mm 67 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Length 4200 mm 3220 mm
Vehicle Width 1540 mm 1280 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2010 mm


 

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