1955 Fiat 1100 vs. 1974 Fiat 131
To start off, 1974 Fiat 131 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Fiat 131 (75 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 1100. (35 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 131 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1955 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, 1974 Fiat 131 (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 1100. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Fiat 1100 | 1974 Fiat 131 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 1100 | 131 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2500 mm |
