1959 Fiat 1100 vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 2,778 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 (129 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1100.
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, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 (217 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1100. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 has automatic transmission and 1959 Fiat 1100 has manual transmission. 1959 Fiat 1100 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1100 | 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 1100 | 250 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 65 L |
