1952 Fiat 1900 vs. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Fiat 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Fiat 1900 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1952 Fiat 1900. (52 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1952 Fiat 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1275 kg more than 1952 Fiat 1900. 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, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Fiat 1900. (131 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Fiat 1900. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 has automatic transmission and 1952 Fiat 1900 has manual transmission. 1952 Fiat 1900 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Fiat 1900 | 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 1900 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 6330 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 112 L |
