1951 Fiat 1400 vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1951 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1951 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1951 Fiat 1400. 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, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 (271 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Fiat 1400 | 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 1400 | 300 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1393 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 100 L |