1967 Fiat 500 vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,797 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 500.
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, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 (154 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat 500 | 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 500 | 190 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 497 cc | 1797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 27 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 72.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 100 L |