1953 Fiat 1100 vs. 1964 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1964 Vauxhall Victor is newer by 11 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Vauxhall Victor (57 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1100. (35 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Vauxhall Victor should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 125 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, 1964 Vauxhall Victor (116 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1100. (69 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Fiat 1100 | 1964 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | Fiat | Vauxhall |
| Model | 1100 | Victor |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 45 L |
