1956 Fiat 1100 vs. 1968 Marcos 1600
To start off, 1968 Marcos 1600 is newer by 12 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Marcos 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Marcos 1600 (88 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Marcos 1600 should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 43 kg more than 1968 Marcos 1600.
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, 1968 Marcos 1600 (130 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1968 Marcos 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Fiat 1100 | 1968 Marcos 1600 | |
| Make | Fiat | Marcos |
| Model | 1100 | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |
