1959 Fiat 750 vs. 1953 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1959 Fiat 750 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Fiat 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Fiat 1100 (52 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 750. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Fiat 1100 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1959 Fiat 750. 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, 1953 Fiat 1100 (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 750. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1953 Fiat 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 750 | 1953 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 750 | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 746 cc | 1088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 131 km/hour | 118 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 38 L |
