1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, both 1957 Abarth 500 and 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,193 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 (104 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (23 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 870 kg more than 1957 Abarth 500. 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, 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (33 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 500 | 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | Abarth | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 500 | 220 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 2193 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 33 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 1338 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1260 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 64 L |
