1962 Fiat 1100 vs. 1954 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1962 Fiat 1100 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1100 would be higher. Both 1962 Fiat 1100 and 1954 Fiat 1100 are equipped with a 1,089 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Fiat 1100 (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Fiat 1100 should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1954 Fiat 1100.
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, both vehicles can yield 73 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat 1100 | 1954 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 1100 | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 74.9 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 | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 38 L |
