1953 Fiat 1100 vs. 1968 Volkswagen 1302
To start off, 1968 Volkswagen 1302 is newer by 15 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 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Volkswagen 1302 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Fiat 1100 (52 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1968 Volkswagen 1302. (49 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Fiat 1100 should accelerate faster than 1968 Volkswagen 1302. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1968 Volkswagen 1302. 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, 1968 Volkswagen 1302 (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1968 Volkswagen 1302 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Fiat 1100 | 1968 Volkswagen 1302 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | 1100 | 1302 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1088 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 69 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 40 L |
