1957 Abarth 750 vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220 (106 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 750. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 750 kg more than 1957 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, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220 (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 750. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Abarth 750 | 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Abarth | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 750 | 220 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 2197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 167 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 | 585 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 64 L |