1960 Abarth 2200 vs. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 2200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 2200 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 (215 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 2200. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 2200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 229 kg more than 1960 Abarth 2200. 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.
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1960 Abarth 2200 | 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Abarth | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 2200 | 300 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2160 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 100 L |