1963 Fiat 500 vs. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E (217 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1963 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 1145 kg more than 1963 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, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E (315 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 500. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 1963 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1963 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Fiat 500 | 1995 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 500 | E |
Year Released | 1963 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 36 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 485 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 80 L |