1965 Fiat Coupe vs. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1965 Fiat Coupe is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,399 cc (8 cylinders), 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 (180 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1965 Fiat Coupe. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1965 Fiat Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 1170 kg more than 1965 Fiat Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat Coupe. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Fiat Coupe | 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Coupe | 500 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1941 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2277 cc | 5399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 111 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 5.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 120 L |
