1957 Fiat Campagnola vs. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat Campagnola. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat Campagnola would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1957 Fiat Campagnola. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat Campagnola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1160 kg more than 1957 Fiat Campagnola. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1957 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1957 Fiat Campagnola will offer significantly more control. 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, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat Campagnola. (128 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat Campagnola. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 has automatic transmission and 1957 Fiat Campagnola has manual transmission. 1957 Fiat Campagnola will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1957 Fiat Campagnola | 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Campagnola | 600 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1965 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1901 cc | 6330 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 2450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 5330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 112 L |