1954 Abarth Simca vs. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, both 1954 Abarth Simca and 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 were released in the same year (1954). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 (83 HP) has 39 more horse power than 1954 Abarth Simca. (44 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1954 Abarth Simca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 565 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 | 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Abarth | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Simca | 220 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1220 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 83 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 818 kg | 1383 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2910 mm |