1981 Avanti Avanti vs. 1953 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1981 Avanti Avanti is newer by 28 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Avanti Avanti (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1100. (52 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 710 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, 1981 Avanti Avanti (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1981 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1100. 1981 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1953 Fiat 1100 has manual transmission. 1953 Fiat 1100 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Avanti Avanti | 1953 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | Avanti | Fiat |
| Model | Avanti | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2290 mm |
