1960 Abarth 750 vs. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4
To start off, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 (108 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 weights approximately 760 kg more than 1960 Abarth 750. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 (186 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 750. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 has automatic transmission and 1960 Abarth 750 has manual transmission. 1960 Abarth 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 750 | 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 | |
Make | Abarth | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 750 | 230.4 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 83.6 mm |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 65 L |