1964 Fiat Berline vs. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 4,972 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (237 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1964 Fiat Berline. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat Berline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1964 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, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (402 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat Berline. (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat Berline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Fiat Berline | 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Berline | 500 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 4972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 90 L |
