1979 Fiat Campagnola vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, both 1979 Fiat Campagnola and 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (5 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 (87 HP) has 28 more horse power than 1979 Fiat Campagnola. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat Campagnola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Fiat Campagnola weights approximately 170 kg more than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Because 1979 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Fiat Campagnola will offer significantly more control. 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, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 (172 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat Campagnola. (114 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat Campagnola.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Fiat Campagnola | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Campagnola | 300 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 87 HP |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3430 mm |
