1955 Fiat 1100 vs. 1997 Opel Frontera
To start off, 1997 Opel Frontera is newer by 42 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 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Opel Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Opel Frontera (134 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 1100. (35 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Opel Frontera weights approximately 824 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.
Because 1997 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1955 Fiat 1100. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Opel Frontera will offer significantly more control. 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, 1997 Opel Frontera (203 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 1100. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Fiat 1100 | 1997 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | 1100 | Frontera |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1639 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2710 mm |
