1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, both 1956 Abarth 750 and 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,194 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 (98 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (47 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 1190 kg more than 1956 Abarth 750. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 (162 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (54 Nm). This means 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | Abarth | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 750 | 220 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 64 L |
