1976 Fiat 126 vs. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280
To start off, both 1976 Fiat 126 and 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 (174 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1976 Fiat 126. (23 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 should accelerate faster than 1976 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 weights approximately 980 kg more than 1976 Fiat 126. 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, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 126. (39 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Fiat 126 | 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 126 | 280 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 2746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 20 L | 90 L |
