1953 Fiat 1100 vs. 1953 Fiat 1100 TV Spider
To start off, both 1953 Fiat 1100 and 1953 Fiat 1100 TV Spider were released in the same year (1953). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Fiat 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Fiat 1100 TV Spider (52 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1100 . (35 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Fiat 1100 TV Spider should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1100 . With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1100 TV Spider weights approximately 15 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 Fiat 1100 TV Spider (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1100 . (69 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1953 Fiat 1100 TV Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1100 .
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Fiat 1100 | 1953 Fiat 1100 TV Spider | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 1100 | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Top Speed | 122 km/hour | 118 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 38 L |
