1955 Fiat 1100 vs. 1988 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1988 Toyota Lexcen is newer by 33 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Lexcen (171 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 1100. (35 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 515 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, 1988 Toyota Lexcen (293 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 1100. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 1100. 1988 Toyota Lexcen has automatic transmission and 1955 Fiat 1100 has manual transmission. 1955 Fiat 1100 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Toyota Lexcen will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Fiat 1100 | 1988 Toyota Lexcen | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 1100 | Lexcen |
Year Released | 1955 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 293 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2740 mm |