1971 Fiat 500 vs. 1975 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1975 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mercedes-Benz S (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 1100 kg more than 1971 Fiat 500. 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, 1975 Mercedes-Benz S (227 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1975 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 500 | 1975 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 500 | S |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 497 cc | 2746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 85 L |
