1973 Fiat 850 vs. 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1973 Fiat 850 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 (180 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1973 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, 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 850 | 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 850 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1944 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 5401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 5.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 3300 mm |
