1968 Chevrolet Corvair vs. 1955 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1968 Chevrolet Corvair is newer by 13 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 2,375 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvair (102 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvair should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvair weights approximately 329 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, 1968 Chevrolet Corvair (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Corvair | 1955 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Corvair | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1955 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2375 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 38 L |
