1959 Abarth 500 vs. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 2,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C (168 HP) has 148 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 1090 kg more than 1959 Abarth 500. 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, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C (241 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 500 | 2000 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Abarth | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 500 | C |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 2597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 168 HP |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 68.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 62 L |
