1971 Fiat 130 vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 5,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz S (297 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 268 kg more than 1971 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, 1990 Mercedes-Benz S (463 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (249 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1990 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 130 | 1990 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 130 | S |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3235 cc | 5547 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 463 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 94.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2950 mm |
