1977 Fiat 131 vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 1977 Fiat 131 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 would be higher. At 2,778 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 (129 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 131. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 should accelerate faster than 1977 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, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 (217 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 131. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 131. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 has automatic transmission and 1977 Fiat 131 has manual transmission. 1977 Fiat 131 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Fiat 131 | 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 131 | 250 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2760 mm |
