1967 Fiat 500 vs. 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V
To start off, 1967 Fiat 500 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V would be higher. At 1,766 cc (4 cylinders), 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V (44 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V weights approximately 624 kg more than 1967 Fiat 500. 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, 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V (107 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 500 | 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 500 | 170 V |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1946 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 497 cc | 1766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1134 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2850 mm |
