1970 Fiat 124 vs. 1955 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1970 Fiat 124 is newer by 15 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 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Fiat 124 (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 1100. (35 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 124 weights approximately 145 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, 1970 Fiat 124 (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 1100. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 124 | 1955 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 124 | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2340 mm |
