1964 Fiat 500 vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1968 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,987 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercedes-Benz E (53 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 884 kg more than 1964 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, 1968 Mercedes-Benz E (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Fiat 500 | 1968 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 500 | E |
Year Released | 1964 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 1987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 36 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 546 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2760 mm |