1948 Fiat 1100 vs. 1953 Plymouth Cambridge
To start off, 1953 Plymouth Cambridge is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 3,569 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Plymouth Cambridge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Plymouth Cambridge (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1948 Fiat 1100. (50 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Plymouth Cambridge should accelerate faster than 1948 Fiat 1100.
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 | 1953 Plymouth Cambridge | |
Make | Fiat | Plymouth |
Model | 1100 | Cambridge |
Year Released | 1948 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 3569 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 50 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2900 mm |