1954 Fiat 1100 vs. 1957 Moretti 1200
To start off, 1957 Moretti 1200 is newer by 3 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 1,204 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Moretti 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Moretti 1200 (68 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Moretti 1200 should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 229 kg more than 1957 Moretti 1200.
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:
| 1954 Fiat 1100 | 1957 Moretti 1200 | |
| Make | Fiat | Moretti |
| Model | 1100 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 576 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2360 mm |
