1960 Abarth 600 vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111
To start off, 1960 Abarth 600 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 600. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 weights approximately 725 kg more than 1960 Abarth 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 600. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 600 | 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 | |
| Make | Abarth | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 600 | W 111 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2760 mm |
