1959 Fiat 1200 vs. 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1959 Fiat 1200 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 (177 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1200. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 1495 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1200. 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, 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1200 | 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 1200 | 500 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1943 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1220 cc | 5401 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 111 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 5.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 2400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3300 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 120 L |