1970 Chevrolet Comodoro vs. 1961 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro weights approximately 315 kg more than 1961 Fiat 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro (278 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro | 1961 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Comodoro | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2340 mm |
