1973 Fiat 850 vs. 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 (88 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 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, 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 (165 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 850 | 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 850 | 190 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2670 mm |