1959 Fiat 600 vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz S (295 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 1241 kg more than 1959 Fiat 600. 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz S (385 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 600. 2010 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 1959 Fiat 600 has manual transmission. 1959 Fiat 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 600 | 2010 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 600 | S |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3165 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 90 L |
