1961 Fiat 500 vs. 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 2230 kg more than 1961 Fiat 500. 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, 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 464 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 500 | 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 500 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 6330 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 3910 mm |
