1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V vs. 1996 Renault Fifties
To start off, 1996 Renault Fifties is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V would be higher. At 1,766 cc (4 cylinders), 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Renault Fifties (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. (44 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Renault Fifties should accelerate faster than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V weights approximately 344 kg more than 1996 Renault Fifties.
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, 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V (107 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Fifties. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Fifties.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V | 1996 Renault Fifties | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Renault |
| Model | 170 V | Fifties |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1766 cc | 1149 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 107 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2590 mm |
