1956 Fiat 1900 vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, both 1956 Fiat 1900 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 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1900. (79 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1956 Fiat 1900. 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 1900 | 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 1900 | 300 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1899 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |
