1961 Fiat 1300 vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 1300 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 65 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1300. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C (360 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1300. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1300. 2011 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 1961 Fiat 1300 has manual transmission. 1961 Fiat 1300 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:
| 1961 Fiat 1300 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 1300 | C |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1481 cc | 2143 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4606 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1459 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 66 L |
