1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 (134 HP) has 46 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 1000. (88 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 weights approximately 808 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1000. 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, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 (205 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 1000. (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 1000. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 1000 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 1000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 1000 | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 | |
Make | Abarth | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 1000 | 230 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 2299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 134 HP |
Torque | 97 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 80.3 mm |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1488 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |