1956 Fiat 1400 vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, both 1956 Fiat 1400 and 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 (172 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 655 kg more than 1956 Fiat 1400. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Fiat 1400 | 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 1400 | 300 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1395 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 85 L |