1973 Fiat 850 vs. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B
To start off, 1973 Fiat 850 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B (136 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B 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, 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B (219 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 850 | 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B | |
Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 850 | 300B |
Year Released | 1973 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.5:1 |
Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 3050 mm |