1970 Fiat 124 vs. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1970 Fiat 124 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 124. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 314 kg more than 1970 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, 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 (153 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat 124 | 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 124 | 190 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 89 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 83.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.7:1 |
Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 52 L |