1970 Fiat 124 vs. 1954 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1970 Fiat 124 is newer by 16 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 1,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Fiat 124 (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 124 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1954 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, 1970 Fiat 124 (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1970 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 124 | 1954 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 124 | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 38 L |
