1957 Abarth Renault vs. 1989 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1989 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 32 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 2,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercedes-Benz S (164 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1957 Abarth Renault. (109 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth Renault. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 630 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 | 1989 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Abarth | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Renault | S |
Year Released | 1957 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2950 mm |