1971 Fiat 850 vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 22 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 3,606 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E (268 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E 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, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E (385 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 850 | 1993 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 850 | E |
Year Released | 1971 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 3606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2720 mm |