1993 Fiat 126 vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 1993 Fiat 126 and 1993 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,606 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz C (276 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1993 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1993 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 915 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 C (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Fiat 126. 1993 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 1993 Fiat 126 has manual transmission. 1993 Fiat 126 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Fiat 126 | 1993 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 126 | C |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 702 cc | 3606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 116 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 62 L |
