1956 Fiat 1100 vs. 1954 Vauxhall Cresta
To start off, 1956 Fiat 1100 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Vauxhall Cresta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Vauxhall Cresta would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Vauxhall Cresta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Vauxhall Cresta (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Vauxhall Cresta should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Vauxhall Cresta weights approximately 315 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, 1954 Vauxhall Cresta (155 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1954 Vauxhall Cresta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Fiat 1100 | 1954 Vauxhall Cresta | |
Make | Fiat | Vauxhall |
Model | 1100 | Cresta |
Year Released | 1956 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2630 mm |