1965 Avanti Avanti vs. 1955 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1965 Avanti Avanti is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Avanti Avanti (254 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 655 kg more than 1955 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, 1965 Avanti Avanti (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 415 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1965 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Avanti Avanti | 1955 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | Avanti | Fiat |
| Model | Avanti | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 38 L |
