1948 Fiat 1100 vs. 1986 Toyota Century
To start off, 1986 Toyota Century is newer by 38 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 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Century (153 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1948 Fiat 1100. (50 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Century 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 | 1986 Toyota Century | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 1100 | Century |
Year Released | 1948 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 50 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2870 mm |