1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet vs. 1976 Fiat 130
To start off, 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet is newer by 21 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 63 more horse power than 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet. (100 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet.
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, 1976 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet. 1976 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet has manual transmission. 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet | 1976 Fiat 130 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Fiat |
Model | F300 Life Jet | 130 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3238 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2730 mm |