1960 Fiat 1200 vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 2,143 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C (136 HP @ 2800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 1200. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 1200.
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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C (360 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 1200. (84 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 1200. 2011 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 1960 Fiat 1200 has manual transmission. 1960 Fiat 1200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fiat 1200 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 1200 | C |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 2143 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4606 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1459 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 66 L |
