1980 Ferrari Pinin vs. 1953 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1980 Ferrari Pinin is newer by 27 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 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari Pinin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari Pinin (355 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1100. (52 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari Pinin should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari Pinin weights approximately 1000 kg more than 1953 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, 1980 Ferrari Pinin (459 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 386 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari Pinin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari Pinin | 1953 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | Pinin | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 459 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2290 mm |
