1974 Fiat 133 vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 133. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 133 would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 (265 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 925 kg more than 1974 Fiat 133. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 (404 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 133 | 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 133 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 842 cc | 4973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 404 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2810 mm |
