1958 Abarth 500 vs. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP) has 227 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 2325 kg more than 1958 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, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 468 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Abarth 500 | 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Abarth | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 500 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 6330 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 247 HP |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 112 L |
