1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1992 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1992 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 33 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 2,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercedes-Benz S (165 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 1000. (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 840 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, 1992 Mercedes-Benz S (228 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 1000. (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1992 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1000 | 1992 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Abarth | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 1000 | S |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 2599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 82.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 80.3 mm |
| 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 | 680 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2950 mm |
