1952 Fiat 1900 vs. 1963 Fiat 2300
To start off, 1963 Fiat 2300 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Fiat 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Fiat 1900 would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Fiat 2300 (104 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1952 Fiat 1900. (52 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1952 Fiat 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1952 Fiat 1900. 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, 1963 Fiat 2300 (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Fiat 1900. (131 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1963 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Fiat 1900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Fiat 1900 | 1963 Fiat 2300 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 1900 | 2300 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 2279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79.5 mm |
| 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 | 1175 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 70 L |
