1972 Fiat 130 vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1972 Fiat 130 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1970 Mercedes-Benz E. (95 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 130 weights approximately 242 kg more than 1970 Mercedes-Benz E. 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, 1972 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercedes-Benz E. (159 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 130 | 1970 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 130 | E |
Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 159 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 83.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2760 mm |