1959 Fiat 600 vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz M
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz M is newer by 54 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), 2013 Mercedes-Benz M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz M (298 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz M should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz M weights approximately 1380 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz M (370 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 600 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz M | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 600 | M |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 298 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 2130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4804 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 2141 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1796 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2915 mm |
