1961 Fiat Cabriolet vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1970 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat Cabriolet would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat Cabriolet (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1970 Mercedes-Benz E. (95 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 364 kg more than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet.
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, 1970 Mercedes-Benz E (159 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat Cabriolet | 1970 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Cabriolet | E |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2760 mm |
