1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC
To start off, both 1959 Fiat 1500 and 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC (110 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (79 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500.
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, 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC (189 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (109 Nm). This means 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1500 | 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC | |
Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 1500 | SC |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1481 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 109 Nm | 189 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 72.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2830 mm |