1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 (320 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (79 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 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, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 (470 Nm) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (109 Nm). This means 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1500 | 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 1500 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1481 cc | 4973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2500 mm |
