1957 Fiat 1100 vs. 1971 Fiat 500
To start off, 1971 Fiat 500 is newer by 14 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 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Fiat 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Fiat 1100 (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Fiat 1100 should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1971 Fiat 500. 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, 1957 Fiat 1100 (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1957 Fiat 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fiat 1100 | 1971 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Fiat | Fiat |
Model | 1100 | 500 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 18 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 27 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 67.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 2980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 1850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 22 L |