1954 Abarth Simca vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S
To start off, 1954 Abarth Simca is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S (148 HP) has 104 more horse power than 1954 Abarth Simca. (44 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S should accelerate faster than 1954 Abarth Simca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S weights approximately 922 kg more than 1954 Abarth Simca. 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.
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1954 Abarth Simca | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S | |
Make | Abarth | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Simca | 300S |
Year Released | 1954 | 1951 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1220 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 148 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 818 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2910 mm |