1956 Fiat 1100 vs. 1971 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1971 Opel Admiral is newer by 15 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 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Opel Admiral (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Opel Admiral weights approximately 670 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, 1971 Opel Admiral (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1971 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Fiat 1100 | 1971 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | 1100 | Admiral |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 69.8 mm |
| 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 | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 80 L |
