1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1959 Abarth 850 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 (177 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 1830 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850. 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, 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 (432 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 850 | 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Abarth | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 850 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1942 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 5401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 432 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 120 L |
