1952 Abarth 1500 vs. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380
To start off, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Abarth 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Abarth 1500 would be higher. At 3,839 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 (205 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1952 Abarth 1500. (75 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 should accelerate faster than 1952 Abarth 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 weights approximately 745 kg more than 1952 Abarth 1500. 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. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 has automatic transmission and 1952 Abarth 1500 has manual transmission. 1952 Abarth 1500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1952 Abarth 1500 | 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 | |
Make | Abarth | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 1500 | 380 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1479 cc | 3839 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3080 mm |