1957 Fiat 600 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 362 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 600.
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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 489 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 600. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 600. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 1957 Fiat 600 has manual transmission. 1957 Fiat 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 600 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 600 | E |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 5461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 80 L |
