1968 Fiat 125 vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1968 Fiat 125 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,194 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 (98 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 790 kg more than 1968 Fiat 125. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 125 | 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 125 | 220 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 2194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |
