1954 Abarth Renault vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Abarth Renault. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Abarth Renault would be higher. At 2,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 (168 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1954 Abarth Renault. (109 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 should accelerate faster than 1954 Abarth Renault. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 weights approximately 532 kg more than 1954 Abarth Renault. 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. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 has automatic transmission and 1954 Abarth Renault has manual transmission. 1954 Abarth Renault will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Abarth Renault | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 | |
Make | Abarth | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Renault | 260 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 70 L |