1954 Fiat 1100 vs. 1963 Fiat 2300
To start off, 1963 Fiat 2300 is newer by 9 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 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Fiat 2300 (104 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1954 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, 1963 Fiat 2300 (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1963 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1100 | 1963 Fiat 2300 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 1100 | 2300 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |
