1973 Fiat 500 vs. 1953 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1973 Fiat 500 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Fiat 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Fiat 1100 (52 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Fiat 1100 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1973 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, 1953 Fiat 1100 (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1953 Fiat 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 500 | 1953 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 500 | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1953 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 38 L |
