1973 Fiat 850 vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1973 Fiat 850 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 (248 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 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, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 431 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 850 | 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 850 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 6330 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 3910 mm |
