1959 Abarth 1600 vs. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240
To start off, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 is newer by 19 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 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1600 (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240. (72 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1600.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 1600 | 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 | |
Make | Abarth | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 1600 | 240 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 2399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 21.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 65 L |