1965 Abarth 700 vs. 1954 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1965 Abarth 700 is newer by 11 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. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Fiat 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Abarth 700 (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1965 Abarth 700.
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, 1954 Fiat 1100 (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1954 Fiat 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Abarth 700 | 1954 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | Abarth | Fiat |
| Model | 700 | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 38 L |
