1955 Abarth Renault vs. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Abarth Renault. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth Renault would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 (231 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1955 Abarth Renault. (109 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1955 Abarth Renault. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 598 kg more than 1955 Abarth Renault. 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 Renault | 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Abarth | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Renault | 300 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 231 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 88.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1488 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2810 mm |