1956 Fiat 1400 vs. 1999 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1999 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercedes-Benz E (134 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 370 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. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Mercedes-Benz E (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1999 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Fiat 1400 | 1999 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 1400 | E |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1394 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2840 mm |
