1979 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1956 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 794 kg more than 1956 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, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice (278 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1979 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1100. 1979 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1956 Fiat 1100 has manual transmission. 1956 Fiat 1100 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chevrolet Caprice | 1956 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Caprice | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4392 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1644 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2360 mm |
