1976 Fiat 131 vs. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420
To start off, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 (296 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1976 Fiat 131. (137 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 should accelerate faster than 1976 Fiat 131.
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, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 (410 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 131. (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 131. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 has automatic transmission and 1976 Fiat 131 has manual transmission. 1976 Fiat 131 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Fiat 131 | 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 131 | 420 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 100 L |
