1964 Fiat 1300 vs. 1959 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1964 Fiat 1300 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,293 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Fiat 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Fiat 1300 (64 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Fiat 1300 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Fiat 1300 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1959 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, 1964 Fiat 1300 (93 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1964 Fiat 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Fiat 1300 | 1959 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 1300 | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1293 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 57 L |
