1973 Fiat 850 vs. 2001 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2001 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 28 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercedes-Benz E (134 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercedes-Benz E 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, 2001 Mercedes-Benz E (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 850 | 2001 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 850 | E |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2840 mm |
