1968 Fiat 124 vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 230
To start off, both 1968 Fiat 124 and 1968 Mercedes-Benz 230 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,308 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz 230 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 230 (120 HP) has 61 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 230 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 230 weights approximately 608 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 230 (179 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz 230 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 124 | 1968 Mercedes-Benz 230 | |
Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 124 | 230 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 2308 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 120 HP |
Torque | 89 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1518 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 5340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 64 L |