1958 Fiat 500 vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 (109 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 1050 kg more than 1958 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. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 (185 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Fiat 500 | 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 500 | 300 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 14 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 24 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 22.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 72 L |