1953 Buick 40 vs. 1953 Fiat 1100
To start off, both 1953 Buick 40 and 1953 Fiat 1100 were released in the same year (1953). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,315 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Buick 40 (123 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1100. (52 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Buick 40 weights approximately 835 kg more than 1953 Fiat 1100. 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, 1953 Buick 40 (304 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1953 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Buick 40 | 1953 Fiat 1100 | |
Make | Buick | Fiat |
Model | 40 | 1100 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4315 cc | 1088 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 73 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.9 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 74.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2290 mm |