1970 Fiat 130 vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 1998 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz C (342 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 130. (139 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 45 kg more than 1970 Fiat 130. 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, 1998 Mercedes-Benz C (511 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 130. (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 130. 1998 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 1970 Fiat 130 has manual transmission. 1970 Fiat 130 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat 130 | 1998 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 130 | C |
Year Released | 1970 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 5439 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 342 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 511 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2700 mm |