1964 Fiat 850 vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 (59 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 850. (33 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 720 kg more than 1964 Fiat 850. 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, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 850. (55 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 850. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 has automatic transmission and 1964 Fiat 850 has manual transmission. 1964 Fiat 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Fiat 850 | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 850 | 200 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 767 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 33 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 55 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 21.0:1 |
Top Speed | 116 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 65 L |