1960 Abarth 1600 vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 25 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 (113 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 1600. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 520 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.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 1600 | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Abarth | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 1600 | 300 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 184 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 | 890 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 70 L |