1955 AC 2-Litre vs. 1956 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1956 Fiat 1100 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 AC 2-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 AC 2-Litre (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 AC 2-Litre should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 470 kg more than 1956 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, 1955 AC 2-Litre (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1955 AC 2-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 AC 2-Litre | 1956 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | AC | Fiat |
| Model | 2-Litre | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 38 L |
