1957 Fiat 1100 vs. 1970 Vauxhall Ventora
To start off, 1970 Vauxhall Ventora is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Vauxhall Ventora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Vauxhall Ventora (122 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Vauxhall Ventora should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Vauxhall Ventora weights approximately 373 kg more than 1957 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, 1970 Vauxhall Ventora (241 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1970 Vauxhall Ventora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 1100 | 1970 Vauxhall Ventora | |
| Make | Fiat | Vauxhall |
| Model | 1100 | Ventora |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 3294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 82.6 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 | 1178 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 54 L |
