1971 Fiat 130 vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 130 (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 82 kg more than 1986 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, 1971 Fiat 130 (249 Nm) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200. (173 Nm). This means 1971 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200. 1971 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200 has manual transmission. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 130 | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 130 | 200 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3235 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2810 mm |
