1961 Fiat 1100 vs. 1961 Vauxhall VX4
To start off, both 1961 Fiat 1100 and 1961 Vauxhall VX4 were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Vauxhall VX4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Vauxhall VX4 (71 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Vauxhall VX4 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Vauxhall VX4 weights approximately 133 kg more than 1961 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, 1961 Vauxhall VX4 (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1961 Vauxhall VX4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 1100 | 1961 Vauxhall VX4 | |
| Make | Fiat | Vauxhall |
| Model | 1100 | VX4 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1508 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.1 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1003 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 45 L |
