1955 Abarth Coupe vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1968 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 13 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 1,987 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Abarth Coupe (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1968 Mercedes-Benz E. (53 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Abarth Coupe should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 530 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 | 1968 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Abarth | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Coupe | E |
Year Released | 1955 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2760 mm |