1972 Fiat 124 vs. 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 11 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 124 (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190. (88 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 120 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, 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 (165 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 124. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 124 | 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 124 | 190 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1086 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |