1961 Fiat 1500 vs. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat 1500 (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200. (54 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat 1500 should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 473 kg more than 1961 Fiat 1500.
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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1500. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1500. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 has automatic transmission and 1961 Fiat 1500 has manual transmission. 1961 Fiat 1500 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:
| 1961 Fiat 1500 | 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 1500 | 200 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 21.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1378 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 65 L |
