1954 Fiat 1100 vs. 1955 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1955 Fiat 1400 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Fiat 1100 (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 1400. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Fiat 1100 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 383 kg more than 1954 Fiat 1100.
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, 1955 Fiat 1400 (134 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm). This means 1955 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Fiat 1100 | 1955 Fiat 1400 | |
Make | Fiat | Fiat |
Model | 1100 | 1400 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 134 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1188 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2660 mm |