1977 Fiat 132 vs. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1977 Fiat 132 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 2,445 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Fiat 132 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 (120 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 132. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Fiat 132 weights approximately 28 kg more than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190.
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, 1977 Fiat 132 (148 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. (145 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1977 Fiat 132 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Fiat 132 | 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 132 | 190 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2445 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1202 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 100 L |