1981 Fiat 131 vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1981 Fiat 131 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. 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 @ 4400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1981 Fiat 131. (71 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1981 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, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 (172 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 131. (110 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Fiat 131 | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 131 | 300 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1367 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.4:1 | 21.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3430 mm |