1954 Fiat 1100 vs. 2002 Volkswagen Microbus
To start off, 2002 Volkswagen Microbus is newer by 48 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 2,553 cc (5 cylinders), 2002 Volkswagen Microbus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volkswagen Microbus (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Microbus should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volkswagen Microbus weights approximately 855 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, 2002 Volkswagen Microbus (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2002 Volkswagen Microbus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1100 | 2002 Volkswagen Microbus | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | 1100 | Microbus |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2470 mm |
