1967 Fiat 500 vs. 1955 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1967 Fiat 500 is newer by 12 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 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Fiat 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Fiat 1100 (35 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Fiat 1100 should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 335 kg more than 1967 Fiat 500. 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, 1955 Fiat 1100 (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1955 Fiat 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 500 | 1955 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 500 | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 35 L |
