1961 Fiat Grand Break vs. 1960 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1961 Fiat Grand Break is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Fiat Grand Break is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat Grand Break (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat Grand Break should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat Grand Break weights approximately 420 kg more than 1960 Fiat 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 Fiat Grand Break (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat Grand Break will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat Grand Break | 1960 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | Grand Break | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 1087 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 57 L |
