1961 Fiat 1300 vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 52 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 6,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C (445 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 374 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1300. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 770 kg more than 1961 Fiat 1300. 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C (601 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 495 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1300. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 1300 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 1300 | C |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1481 cc | 6300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 445 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 601 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4707 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1997 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1406 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2760 mm |
