1984 Avanti Avanti vs. 1956 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1984 Avanti Avanti is newer by 28 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Avanti Avanti (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 770 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, 1984 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1984 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1100. 1984 Avanti Avanti 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. 1984 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Avanti Avanti | 1956 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | Avanti | Fiat |
| Model | Avanti | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1956 |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2360 mm |
