1971 Fiat 850 vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190 (132 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 850.
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, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190 (198 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 850 | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 850 | 190 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 2299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2670 mm |
