1955 Fiat 600 vs. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180
To start off, 1955 Fiat 600 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180 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 23 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 600. (22 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180 weights approximately 590 kg more than 1955 Fiat 600. 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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 600. (39 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Fiat 600 | 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 600 | 180 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 1767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 100 L |
