1959 Fiat 2100 vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560
To start off, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 2100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 2100 would be higher. At 5,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 2100. (80 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 2100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 weights approximately 814 kg more than 1959 Fiat 2100. 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, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 (464 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 2100. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 2100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 2100 | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 2100 | 560 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2052 cc | 5547 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 464 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 94.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 934 kg | 1748 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2850 mm |
