1956 Fiat 1100 vs. 1975 Seat 124
To start off, 1975 Seat 124 is newer by 19 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 1,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Seat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Seat 124 (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Seat 124 weights approximately 80 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Seat 124 (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1975 Seat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Fiat 1100 | 1975 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | 1100 | 124 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2430 mm |
