1962 Fiat 1100 vs. 1952 Fiat 1900
To start off, 1962 Fiat 1100 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Fiat 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Fiat 1900 would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Fiat 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Fiat 1900 (52 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Fiat 1900 should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Fiat 1900 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1962 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, 1952 Fiat 1900 (131 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1952 Fiat 1900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat 1100 | 1952 Fiat 1900 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 1100 | 1900 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 35 L |
