2000 Fiat Scudo vs. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2000 Fiat Scudo 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C (160 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2000 Fiat Scudo. (78 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2000 Fiat Scudo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 440 kg more than 2000 Fiat Scudo. 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 Scudo, 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 (230 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Fiat Scudo. (125 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2000 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Fiat Scudo. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 2000 Fiat Scudo has manual transmission. 2000 Fiat Scudo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Fiat Scudo | 2000 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Scudo | C |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
