1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, both 1959 Abarth 850 and 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 (158 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 1360 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 850 | 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Abarth | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 850 | 300 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 5200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 71 L |
