1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 34 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 4,192 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E (275 HP) has 195 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (80 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 754 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1500. 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, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E (401 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 1959 Fiat 1500 has manual transmission. 1959 Fiat 1500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1500 | 1993 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 1500 | E |
Year Released | 1959 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 4192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 275 HP |
Torque | 104 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 91.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 79 mm |
Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1744 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 70 L |