1971 Fiat 500 vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 42 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C (198 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 1040 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C (310 Nm) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 500. (27 Nm). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 500 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 500 | C |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 497 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1997 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1406 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2760 mm |
