1992 Ferrari 512 TR vs. 1954 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 4,943 cc, 1992 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 373 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 710 kg more than 1954 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, 1992 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ferrari 512 TR | 1954 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 512 TR | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1954 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 1089 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 38 L |
