1957 Fiat 500 vs. 1957 Mercedes-Benz W 136
To start off, both 1957 Fiat 500 and 1957 Mercedes-Benz W 136 were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Mercedes-Benz W 136 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Mercedes-Benz W 136 (276 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Mercedes-Benz W 136 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Mercedes-Benz W 136 weights approximately 256 kg more than 1957 Fiat 500. 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:
| 1957 Fiat 500 | 1957 Mercedes-Benz W 136 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 500 | W 136 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 726 kg |
