1960 Fiat 600 vs. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 (54 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 628 kg more than 1960 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, 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 600. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 has automatic transmission and 1960 Fiat 600 has manual transmission. 1960 Fiat 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fiat 600 | 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 600 | 200 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 21.5:1 |
| 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 | 1378 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 65 L |
