1955 Abarth 600 vs. 1954 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1955 Abarth 600 is newer by 1 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 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Fiat 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Fiat 1100 (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1955 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Fiat 1100 should accelerate faster than 1955 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 217 kg more than 1955 Abarth 600. 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, 1954 Fiat 1100 (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1954 Fiat 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Abarth 600 | 1954 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | Abarth | Fiat |
| Model | 600 | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 588 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2290 mm |
