1961 Fiat Berline vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 (240 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1961 Fiat Berline. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat Berline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1961 Fiat Berline. 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, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 (401 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat Berline. (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat Berline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat Berline | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Berline | 500 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 4973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 90 L |
