1969 Fiat 124 vs. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1969 Fiat 124 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 124. (110 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1490 kg more than 1969 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, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 124. (134 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 124. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 has automatic transmission and 1969 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1969 Fiat 124 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 124 | 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 124 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 6330 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 112 L |
