1956 Fiat 1100 vs. 1970 Reliant Bug
To start off, 1970 Reliant Bug is newer by 14 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 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Fiat 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Fiat 1100 (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1970 Reliant Bug. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Fiat 1100 should accelerate faster than 1970 Reliant Bug. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 442 kg more than 1970 Reliant Bug. 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, 1956 Fiat 1100 (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Reliant Bug. (52 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Fiat 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Reliant Bug.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Fiat 1100 | 1970 Reliant Bug | |
| Make | Fiat | Reliant |
| Model | 1100 | Bug |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 60.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 408 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 2800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 1960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 23 L |
