1955 Abarth Coupe vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 35 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 2,461 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 (235 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1955 Abarth Coupe. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1955 Abarth Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 440 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 | 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Abarth | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Coupe | 190 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 2461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 97.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 82.8 mm |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 250 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 | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 70 L |