2000 Fiat Coupe vs. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2000 Fiat Coupe and 2000 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,146 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C (141 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2000 Fiat Coupe. (129 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2000 Fiat Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 360 kg more than 2000 Fiat Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Mercedes-Benz C 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 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Fiat Coupe, 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, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C (315 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Fiat Coupe. (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2000 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Fiat Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Fiat Coupe | 2000 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Coupe | C |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1746 cc | 2146 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 88.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 69 L |