1972 Fiat 850 vs. 1974 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1974 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 4,520 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercedes-Benz S (223 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 850.
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, 1974 Mercedes-Benz S (378 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 850 | 1974 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 850 | S |
Year Released | 1972 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 4520 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 223 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 378 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2870 mm |