1977 Fiat 126 vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S
To start off, 1977 Fiat 126 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S weights approximately 1152 kg more than 1977 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, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S (230 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Fiat 126 | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 126 | 300S |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 588 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2910 mm |
