1959 Fiat 1100 vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 31 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 2,461 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 (235 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 470 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, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 (246 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1100 | 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 1100 | 190 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 97.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 70 L |
