1966 Fiat 124 vs. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1966 Fiat 124 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Fiat 124 (90 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. (59 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1966 Fiat 124.
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, 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 (118 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 124. (108 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Fiat 124 | 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 124 | 190 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1438 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 83.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 21.0:1 |
Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 133 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 52 L |