1958 Fiat 1100 vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 (245 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 738 kg more than 1958 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, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 (399 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Fiat 1100 | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 1100 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 4973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1608 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2460 mm |
