1959 Fiat 750 vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE
To start off, 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 750 would be higher. At 2,778 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE (169 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 750. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE weights approximately 875 kg more than 1959 Fiat 750. 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, 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 750. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 750 | 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 750 | SE |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 746 cc | 2778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 65 L |
