1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 350
To start off, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 350 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 3,499 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz 350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 350 (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 350 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 350 weights approximately 1106 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, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 350 (287 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1973 Mercedes-Benz 350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 350 has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 850 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 850 | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 350 | |
| Make | Abarth | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 850 | 350 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 3499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1676 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 95 L |
