1972 Fiat 124 vs. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 124 (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200. (54 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 412 kg more than 1972 Fiat 124.
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, 1972 Fiat 124 (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200. (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 has automatic transmission and 1972 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1972 Fiat 124 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 124 | 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 124 | 200 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 54 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 83.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 21.5:1 |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 125 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1378 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 65 L |