1952 Abarth 1500 vs. 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V
To start off, 1952 Abarth 1500 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V would be higher. At 1,766 cc (4 cylinders), 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Abarth 1500 (75 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. (44 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Abarth 1500 should accelerate faster than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V weights approximately 264 kg more than 1952 Abarth 1500.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Abarth 1500 | 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V | |
| Make | Abarth | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 1500 | 170 V |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1946 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1479 cc | 1766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1134 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2850 mm |
