1956 Fiat 1100 vs. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 4,972 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (237 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 710 kg more than 1956 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, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (402 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1100. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 has automatic transmission and 1956 Fiat 1100 has manual transmission. 1956 Fiat 1100 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Fiat 1100 | 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 1100 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 4972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 90 L |
