1962 Fiat 500 vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 2285 kg more than 1962 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, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 464 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat 500 | 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 500 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 6330 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 485 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3910 mm |
