1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1998 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 39 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 7,410 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz E (612 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 533 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (79 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz E 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, 1998 Mercedes-Benz E (848 Nm) has 739 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (109 Nm). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500. 1998 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. 1998 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1500 | 1998 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 1500 | E |
Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1481 cc | 7410 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 612 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 109 Nm | 848 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2860 mm |