1957 Abarth Renault vs. 1975 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1975 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth Renault. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth Renault would be higher. At 6,834 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mercedes-Benz S (283 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1957 Abarth Renault. (109 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth Renault. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 1530 kg more than 1957 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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1957 Abarth Renault | 1975 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Abarth | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Renault | S |
Year Released | 1957 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 6834 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 283 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 2420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2870 mm |