1959 Fiat 1100 vs. 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V
To start off, 1959 Fiat 1100 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V would be higher. At 1,766 cc (4 cylinders), 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V (44 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V weights approximately 264 kg more than 1959 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, 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V (107 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1100 | 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 1100 | 170 V |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1946 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 100 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1134 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2850 mm |
