1964 Fiat Berline vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 47 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1964 Fiat Berline. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat Berline.
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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat Berline. (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat Berline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Fiat Berline | 2011 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Berline | S |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5096 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3165 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 90 L |
