1957 Fiat 1100 vs. 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 536 kg more than 1957 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, 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 (271 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fiat 1100 | 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 1100 | 300 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 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 | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1386 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 100 L |