1993 Fiat 126 vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280
To start off, both 1993 Fiat 126 and 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,799 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1993 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 should accelerate faster than 1993 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 weights approximately 1149 kg more than 1993 Fiat 126. 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 280 (270 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Fiat 126 | 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 126 | 280 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 702 cc | 2799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 116 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 1794 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
