1964 Fiat 850 vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 29 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 2,799 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz C (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 850. (33 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 820 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, 1993 Mercedes-Benz C (270 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 850. (55 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Fiat 850 | 1993 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 850 | C |
Year Released | 1964 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 767 cc | 2799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 33 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 55 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 62 L |