1954 Fiat 1100 vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC
To start off, 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC weights approximately 555 kg more than 1954 Fiat 1100. 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, 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC (186 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1100 | 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 1100 | SC |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2830 mm |
