1968 Fiat 500 vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 1968 Fiat 500 and 1968 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercedes-Benz E (104 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 846 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Mercedes-Benz E (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 500 | 1968 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 500 | E |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 80 L |
