1958 Abarth 600 vs. 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110
To start off, 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110 (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110 should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110 weights approximately 695 kg more than 1958 Abarth 600. 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, 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110 (143 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Abarth 600 | 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110 | |
Make | Abarth | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 600 | W 110 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2710 mm |