1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 48 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 2,148 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 1000. (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 910 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (340 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 1000. (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1000 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Abarth | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 1000 | C |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 62 L |
