1953 Fiat 1400 vs. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180
To start off, 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,767 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180 (45 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180 should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1953 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, 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180 (104 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Fiat 1400 | 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 1400 | 180 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 100 L |
