1950 Fiat 1400 vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1950 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1950 Fiat 1400.
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, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Fiat 1400 | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 1400 | 220 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 6.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 48 L |
