1967 Fiat 125 vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 5,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz S (297 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 800 kg more than 1967 Fiat 125. 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, 1990 Mercedes-Benz S (463 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 125. 1990 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 1967 Fiat 125 has manual transmission. 1967 Fiat 125 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 125 | 1990 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 125 | S |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 5547 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 463 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 94.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2950 mm |
