1956 Fiat 1100 vs. 1968 Toyota Century
To start off, 1968 Toyota Century 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 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Century (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Century weights approximately 895 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, 1968 Toyota Century (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Fiat 1100 | 1968 Toyota Century | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 1100 | Century |
Year Released | 1956 | 1968 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 60 L |