1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 31 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 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 (265 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 1045 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, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 (404 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 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. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Abarth | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 850 | 500 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 4973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 404 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 230 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 | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2810 mm |