1964 Fiat 500 vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM
To start off, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM is newer by 34 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 5,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM (664 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 642 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM weights approximately 864 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, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM (773 Nm) has 737 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 500. (36 Nm). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Fiat 500 | 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 500 | CLK LM |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 664 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 773 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 546 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 60 L |
