1973 Fiat 130 vs. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280
To start off, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,237 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 (174 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 130 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280.
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, 1973 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280. (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 130 | 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 130 | 280 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3237 cc | 2746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 78.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 90 L |