1955 Fiat 1100 vs. 1988 TVR S2
To start off, 1988 TVR S2 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 2,933 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 TVR S2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 TVR S2 (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 1100. (35 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 TVR S2 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 TVR S2 weights approximately 175 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 TVR S2 (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 1100. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 TVR S2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Fiat 1100 | 1988 TVR S2 | |
| Make | Fiat | TVR |
| Model | 1100 | S2 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2933 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 72 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2290 mm |
