1969 Fiat 850 vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1970 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercedes-Benz E (95 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 595 kg more than 1969 Fiat 850. 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, 1970 Mercedes-Benz E (159 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 850. (66 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 850 | 1970 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 850 | E |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2760 mm |
