1951 Fiat 1400 vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 62 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C (198 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1951 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1951 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 420 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C (310 Nm) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Fiat 1400 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 1400 | C |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1393 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 9.3 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1997 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1406 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2760 mm |
