1960 Abarth 700 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 2,148 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (141 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 1010 kg more than 1960 Abarth 700. 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 700 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Abarth | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 700 | C |
Year Released | 1960 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 2148 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 59.5 mm | 88.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 214 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 62 L |