1954 Fiat 1100 vs. 1976 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1976 Holden Belmont is newer by 22 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 2,834 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Holden Belmont (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Holden Belmont weights approximately 475 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, 1976 Holden Belmont (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1976 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1100 | 1976 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Fiat | Holden |
| Model | 1100 | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2834 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2830 mm |
