1963 Fiat Berline vs. 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 (131 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1963 Fiat Berline. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat Berline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1963 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, 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 (198 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat Berline. (189 Nm). This means 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat Berline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Fiat Berline | 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Berline | 190 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2670 mm |
