1961 Fiat 1300 vs. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180
To start off, 1961 Fiat 1300 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180 would be higher. At 1,767 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat 1300 (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180. (45 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat 1300 should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1961 Fiat 1300.
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, 1961 Fiat 1300 (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180. (104 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Fiat 1300 | 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180 | |
Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 1300 | 180 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1481 cc | 1767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 100 L |