1962 Fiat Grand Break vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1970 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat Grand Break. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat Grand Break would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Fiat Grand Break (96 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1970 Mercedes-Benz E. (95 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Fiat Grand Break 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 60 kg more than 1962 Fiat Grand Break.
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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat Grand Break. (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat Grand Break.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat Grand Break | 1970 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Grand Break | E |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2760 mm |
