1955 Abarth Coupe vs. 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Abarth Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth Coupe would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1955 Abarth Coupe. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1955 Abarth Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 438 kg more than 1955 Abarth Coupe. 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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1955 Abarth Coupe | 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Abarth | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Coupe | 300 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 217 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 | 900 kg | 1338 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 100 L |