1971 Fiat 130 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 37 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 3,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 177 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
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, 1971 Fiat 130 (249 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (230 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 130 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 130 | SLK |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3235 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 223 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
