1961 Fiat Grand Break vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz A is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat Grand Break. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat Grand Break would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Fiat Grand Break is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat Grand Break (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz A. (108 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat Grand Break should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz A weights approximately 1540 kg more than 1961 Fiat Grand Break.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Mercedes-Benz A (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat Grand Break. (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat Grand Break.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat Grand Break | 2012 Mercedes-Benz A | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Grand Break | A |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 60 L |
