1959 Abarth 850 vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 53 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 2,143 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (168 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850.
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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C 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. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 2012 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Abarth | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 850 | C |
Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 2143 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 16.2:1 |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4606 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1459 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 66 L |