1999 Fiat Ulysse vs. 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, both 1999 Fiat Ulysse and 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK (215 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Ulysse. (122 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Ulysse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Fiat Ulysse weights approximately 180 kg more than 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Because 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Fiat Ulysse, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK (316 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Ulysse. (173 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Ulysse.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Ulysse | 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Ulysse | SLK |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2650 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |
