1973 Fiat 130 vs. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 300 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, 1973 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 300. (80 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 130 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 300. 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, 1973 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 300. (171 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1973 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 130 | 1976 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 130 | 300 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3237 cc | 3005 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 92.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 65 L |