1960 Abarth 1600 vs. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 6,332 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 1600. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1820 kg more than 1960 Abarth 1600. 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. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 has automatic transmission and 1960 Abarth 1600 has manual transmission. 1960 Abarth 1600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 1600 | 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
Make | Abarth | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 1600 | 600 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 6332 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 2710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 6250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 112 L |