1953 Fiat 1100 vs. 2011 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 58 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro (426 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 391 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1100. (35 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 1052 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, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro (569 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 500 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1100. (69 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Fiat 1100 | 2011 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Fiat | Chevrolet |
| Model | 1100 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 426 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1867 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2852 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 72 L |
