1978 Fiat Mirafiori vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Fiat Mirafiori. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Fiat Mirafiori would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E (120 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1978 Fiat Mirafiori. (115 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat Mirafiori. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 220 kg more than 1978 Fiat Mirafiori. 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, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat Mirafiori. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat Mirafiori.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Fiat Mirafiori | 1993 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Mirafiori | E |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
