1960 Fiat 600 vs. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420
To start off, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 is newer by 35 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 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 (275 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 weights approximately 1222 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, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 600. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 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. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Fiat 600 | 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 | |
Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 600 | E420 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 767 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 275 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 2052 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 80 L |