1959 Abarth 1600 vs. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 4,519 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 (195 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 1600. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 780 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1600. 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. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 1600 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 1600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 1600 | 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Abarth | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 1600 | 300 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 4519 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 195 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 82 L |