1980 Fiat 131 vs. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280
To start off, both 1980 Fiat 131 and 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280 were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280 (182 HP) has 129 more horse power than 1980 Fiat 131. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280 should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280 weights approximately 584 kg more than 1980 Fiat 131. 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, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280 (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat 131. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280 has automatic transmission and 1980 Fiat 131 has manual transmission. 1980 Fiat 131 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Fiat 131 | 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 131 | 280 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 182 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2830 mm |