1960 Abarth 750 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 48 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 2,148 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 950 kg more than 1960 Abarth 750.
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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (340 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 750 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Abarth | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 750 | C |
Year Released | 1960 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 2148 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 57 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 88.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 224 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 | 590 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 62 L |