1959 Fiat 1800 vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1800 would be higher. At 1,797 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1800. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1800.
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 190 (154 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1800. (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1800 | 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 1800 | 190 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 72.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 100 L |