1959 Abarth 600 vs. 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 6,331 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 2185 kg more than 1959 Abarth 600. 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, 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 446 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 600 | 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Abarth | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 600 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 6331 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3910 mm |
