1961 Fiat Berline vs. 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1961 Fiat Berline is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Fiat Berline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat Berline (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220. (110 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat Berline should accelerate faster than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 480 kg more than 1961 Fiat Berline.
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 Berline (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220. (186 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat Berline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat Berline | 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Berline | 220 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 70 L |
