1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 vs. 1976 Fiat 130
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200. (141 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Fiat 130 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200. 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 200 (273 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 | 1976 Fiat 130 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Fiat |
Model | 200 | 130 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3238 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 273 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2730 mm |