1958 Fiat 1400 vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 (118 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1958 Fiat 1400. 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, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 (180 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Fiat 1400 | 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 1400 | 220 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
