1971 Fiat 124 vs. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 (104 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 124. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 428 kg more than 1971 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, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 (164 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 124 | 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 124 | 200 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 160 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 | 912 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 65 L |
