1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 26 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 (109 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 840 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, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 (185 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 850 | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Abarth | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 850 | 300 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1985 |
| 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 | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 70 L |
