1968 Fiat 124 vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, both 1968 Fiat 124 and 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 (248 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 124. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1830 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 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 124. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 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 600 | |
Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 124 | 600 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1438 cc | 6330 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 248 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 95 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 2770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 6250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 65 L |