1956 Fiat 1100 vs. 1964 Marcos 1800
To start off, 1964 Marcos 1800 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,783 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Marcos 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Marcos 1800 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 76 kg more than 1964 Marcos 1800.
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, 1964 Marcos 1800 (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1964 Marcos 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Fiat 1100 | 1964 Marcos 1800 | |
| Make | Fiat | Marcos |
| Model | 1100 | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 774 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 27 L |
