1955 Fiat 600 vs. 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC
To start off, 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC (105 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC weights approximately 875 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, 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Fiat 600 | 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 600 | SC |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 19 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 56 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2830 mm |
