1954 Fiat 1100 vs. 1972 Fiat 130
To start off, 1972 Fiat 130 is newer by 18 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 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 130 weights approximately 795 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1100 | 1972 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 1100 | 130 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 50 L |
