Hansa 1100 / 1700: Which Version to Choose?
The Hansa 1100 / 1700 catalogue contains two Cabrio versions from a single generation produced from 1934 to 1939: 1.1 MT and 1.7 MT. Both use naturally aspirated Gasoline engines, a 4-speed Manual gearbox and RWD, but they differ clearly in output and performance. The 1.1 MT produces 28 hp and reaches 90 km/h, while the 1.7 MT produces 40 hp and reaches 100 km/h.
The Hansa 1100 / 1700 catalogue contains two Cabrio versions from a single generation produced from 1934 to 1939: 1.1 MT and 1.7 MT. Both use naturally aspirated Gasoline engines, a 4-speed Manual gearbox and RWD, but they differ clearly in output and performance. The 1.1 MT produces 28 hp and reaches 90 km/h, while the 1.7 MT produces 40 hp and reaches 100 km/h. On the available specifications, the 1.1 MT is the smaller-engine choice, whereas the 1.7 MT buys 12 additional hp and 10 km/h more top speed.
Hansa 1100 / 1700 generations compared
There is only one Hansa 1100 / 1700 generation in the supplied catalogue, so buyers do not need to choose between different generations or restylings. The 1 generation was produced from 1934 to 1939 as a Cabrio and includes two versions. No later generation is listed, and the data records no generational changes to engines, transmissions, drive systems, suspension or brakes.
The meaningful choice is therefore between the two versions offered within the same generation. Because both have the same production years and body type, the comparison centers on engine displacement, cylinder count, power and top speed rather than age or body configuration.
Hansa 1100 / 1700 engine and specs
| Version | Power | Torque | Displacement | Fuel | Cylinders | Layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 MT | 28 hp (20 kW) at 3600 rpm | not measured | 1088 cc | Gasoline | 4 | Inline | No | 4-speed Manual | RWD |
| 1.7 MT | 40 hp (29 kW) at 3800 rpm | not measured | 1634 cc | Gasoline | 6 | Inline | No | 4-speed Manual | RWD |
The 1.1 MT has a 1088 cc Inline 4-cylinder engine with 2 valves per cylinder. Its carburetor-fed, naturally aspirated Gasoline engine is mounted Front, longitudinal and produces 28 hp, or 20 kW, at 3600 rpm. The compression ratio is 5.8, and the bore and stroke are 65 × 82. Power is sent through a 4-speed Manual gearbox to RWD.
The 1.7 MT has a 1634 cc Inline 6-cylinder engine with 2 valves per cylinder. It is also a carburetor-fed, naturally aspirated Gasoline engine mounted Front, longitudinal. Output rises to 40 hp, or 29 kW, at 3800 rpm. Its compression ratio is likewise 5.8, its bore and stroke are also 65 × 82, and it combines a 4-speed Manual gearbox with RWD.
The 1.7 MT adds 546 cc over the 1.1 MT, an increase of about 50.2%. It also adds 2 cylinders and 12 hp, giving approximately 42.9% more horsepower. The larger engine therefore increases displacement slightly more than it increases peak output.
Calculated from the supplied displacement and power figures, the 1.1 MT develops about 25.7 hp per litre. The 1.7 MT develops about 24.5 hp per litre. The 1.1 MT consequently has a small advantage of roughly 1.2 hp per litre in specific output, although the 1.7 MT remains substantially more powerful overall.
Both engines share the same compression ratio, bore and stroke, induction type, fuel system and mounting position. Both versions also use the same transmission type and drive layout. The engine’s cylinder count and resulting total output are the principal mechanical differences recorded in the data.
Hansa 1100 / 1700 performance and mpg
| Version | 0–100 km/h | Top speed | City consumption | Highway consumption | Combined consumption |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 MT | not measured | 90 km/h | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| 1.7 MT | not measured | 100 km/h | not measured | not measured | not measured |
The 1.7 MT has the performance advantage. Its listed maximum speed is 100 km/h, compared with 90 km/h for the 1.1 MT. That is a 10 km/h increase, or about 11.1% over the top speed of the smaller version.
Acceleration from 0–100 km/h is not measured for either version. Fuel consumption in city, highway and combined driving is also not measured for both versions, so an evidence-based mpg comparison cannot be made. The data does not establish that either engine consumes less fuel.
Torque is not measured for either the 1.1 MT or the 1.7 MT. Without torque or acceleration figures, the additional 12 hp of the 1.7 MT can be compared directly only through peak power and its 10 km/h higher listed top speed.
Hansa 1100 / 1700 dimensions, weight and chassis specs
| Version | Kerb weight | Gross weight | Ground clearance | Fuel tank | Wheel sizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 MT | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| 1.7 MT | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured |
Kerb weight and gross weight are not measured for either version. As a result, weight per horsepower cannot be calculated, and the available data cannot show whether the larger engine is accompanied by a meaningful increase in vehicle mass. Ground clearance, fuel-tank capacity and wheel sizes are also not measured for the 1.1 MT and 1.7 MT.
Both versions have Independent, leaf spring front suspension and Dependent, leaf spring rear suspension. Drum brakes are fitted at the front and rear on both. The catalogue therefore provides no suspension or braking specification that favors one version over the other.
Reliability and problems
Reliability results and recorded problems are not measured for either Hansa 1100 / 1700 version. The supplied specifications do not include failure rates, maintenance frequency, repair history or component durability, so neither the 1.1 MT nor the 1.7 MT can be declared the more reliable choice.
What can be established is that both versions use a Carburetor, No boost, a 4-speed Manual gearbox and RWD. These shared specifications describe their configurations but do not constitute reliability evidence.
Which Hansa 1100 / 1700 version should you buy?
Choose the 1.1 MT if the smaller engine is your priority and 28 hp with a 90 km/h top speed meets your requirements. Its 1088 cc Inline 4-cylinder engine produces about 25.7 hp per litre, slightly more specific output than the larger engine. It otherwise retains the same Cabrio body, production period, 4-speed Manual gearbox, RWD, suspension design and Drum brakes as the 1.7 MT.
Choose the 1.7 MT if performance matters most. Its 1634 cc Inline 6-cylinder engine supplies 40 hp, which is 12 hp more than the 1.1 MT, and its 100 km/h maximum speed is 10 km/h higher. The extra displacement and cylinder count do not require a different gearbox, drive layout, suspension specification or brake type according to the available data.
The 1.7 MT is the stronger specification-based recommendation because its measurable gains are clear: approximately 42.9% more power and 11.1% more top speed. The 1.1 MT remains the logical alternative for a buyer specifically seeking the 1088 cc engine. Purchase price, running costs, fuel economy, acceleration, weight, reliability and problems are not measured, so none of those factors can support a preference between the two versions.