1953 Fiat 500 vs. 1953 Fiat 1100
To start off, both 1953 Fiat 500 and 1953 Fiat 1100 were released in the same year (1953). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Fiat 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Fiat 1100 (35 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 500. (16 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Fiat 1100 should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 203 kg more than 1953 Fiat 500. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Fiat 500 | 1953 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 500 | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 569 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 612 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3250 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 35 L |
