1953 Fiat 1100 vs. 2000 Fiat Seicento
To start off, 2000 Fiat Seicento is newer by 47 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 1,114 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Fiat Seicento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Fiat Seicento (53 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1100. (35 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Fiat Seicento should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2000 Fiat Seicento.
Because 1953 Fiat 1100 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1953 Fiat 1100. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Fiat Seicento, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Fiat Seicento (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1100. (69 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Fiat Seicento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Fiat 1100 | 2000 Fiat Seicento | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 1100 | Seicento |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1114 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 3340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 35 L |
