1968 Fiat 600 vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, both 1968 Fiat 600 and 1968 Mercedes-Benz SL were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercedes-Benz SL (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 530 kg more than 1968 Fiat 600. 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 SL (216 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 600 | 1968 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 600 | SL |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 767 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 65 L |