1955 Abarth Coupe vs. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 6 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 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Abarth Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Abarth Coupe (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Abarth Coupe should accelerate faster than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 324 kg more than 1955 Abarth Coupe.
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 | 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Abarth | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Coupe | 190 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83.6 mm |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 52 L |