1967 Fiat 124 vs. 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, both 1967 Fiat 124 and 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,331 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP) has 188 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1840 kg more than 1967 Fiat 124. 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, 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 413 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat 124 | 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 124 | 600 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1196 cc | 6331 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 247 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 2770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 6250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 65 L |