1972 Fiat 124 vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S
To start off, 1972 Fiat 124 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 124. (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S weights approximately 774 kg more than 1972 Fiat 124. 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, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S (230 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 124. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 124 | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 124 | 300S |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 85 L |
