1962 Fiat Berline vs. 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE
To start off, both 1962 Fiat Berline and 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Fiat Berline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE (118 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1962 Fiat Berline. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat Berline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE weights approximately 105 kg more than 1962 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, 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE (189 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat Berline. (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat Berline.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Fiat Berline | 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE | |
Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Berline | SE |
Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
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 | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 189 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 52 L |