1978 Fiat 133 vs. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Fiat 133. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Fiat 133 would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 (185 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 133. (33 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 700 kg more than 1978 Fiat 133. 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, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 (260 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Fiat 133 | 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 133 | 300 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 842 cc | 2962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 88.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2720 mm |
