1972 Fiat 127 vs. 1972 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 1972 Fiat 127 and 1972 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercedes-Benz E (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 127. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 642 kg more than 1972 Fiat 127. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 Mercedes-Benz E is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Mercedes-Benz E. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 127, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Mercedes-Benz E (159 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 127. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 127 | 1972 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 127 | E |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 688 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2760 mm |
