1956 Fiat 1100 vs. 1975 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1975 Vauxhall Chevette 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 1,254 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Vauxhall Chevette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Vauxhall Chevette (56 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Vauxhall Chevette should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 4 kg more than 1975 Vauxhall Chevette.
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, 1975 Vauxhall Chevette (89 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1975 Vauxhall Chevette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Fiat 1100 | 1975 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | Fiat | Vauxhall |
| Model | 1100 | Chevette |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1254 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 61 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 846 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |
