1954 Fiat 1100 vs. 1971 Renault 10
To start off, 1971 Renault 10 is newer by 17 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 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Renault 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Fiat 1100 (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1971 Renault 10. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Fiat 1100 should accelerate faster than 1971 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1971 Renault 10. 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, 1971 Renault 10 (95 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1971 Renault 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1100 | 1971 Renault 10 | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | 1100 | 10 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 38 L |
