1974 Chrysler Charger vs. 1957 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1974 Chrysler Charger is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 3,523 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Chrysler Charger (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chrysler Charger should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chrysler Charger weights approximately 525 kg more than 1957 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, 1974 Chrysler Charger (272 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1974 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chrysler Charger | 1957 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Fiat |
| Model | Charger | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2290 mm |
