1953 Fiat 1100 vs. 1961 Seat 1400
To start off, 1961 Seat 1400 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Seat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Fiat 1100 (52 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1961 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Fiat 1100 should accelerate faster than 1961 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Seat 1400 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1953 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. Let's talk about torque, 1961 Seat 1400 (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1961 Seat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Fiat 1100 | 1961 Seat 1400 | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | 1100 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1088 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2660 mm |
