1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 350
To start off, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 350 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 3,499 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz 350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 350 (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 350 should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 350 weights approximately 1092 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.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 350 (287 Nm) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (54 Nm). This means 1973 Mercedes-Benz 350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 350 has automatic transmission and 1956 Abarth 750 has manual transmission. 1956 Abarth 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Abarth 750 | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 350 | |
Make | Abarth | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 750 | 350 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 3499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 287 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 65.8 mm |
Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 584 kg | 1676 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 95 L |