1979 Fiat Mirafiori vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz M
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz M is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Fiat Mirafiori. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Fiat Mirafiori would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz M (298 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1979 Fiat Mirafiori. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz M should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat Mirafiori. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz M weights approximately 1130 kg more than 1979 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz M (370 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat Mirafiori. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat Mirafiori.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Fiat Mirafiori | 2013 Mercedes-Benz M | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Mirafiori | M |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 298 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 2130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4804 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2141 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1796 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2915 mm |
