1956 Fiat 1100 vs. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180
To start off, 1956 Fiat 1100 is newer by 2 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, 1956 Fiat 1100 (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180. (45 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Fiat 1100 should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1956 Fiat 1100.
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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Fiat 1100 | 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180 | |
Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 1100 | 180 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 100 L |