1960 Abarth 800 Scorpione Coupe Allemano vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450
To start off, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 800 Scorpione Coupe Allemano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 800 Scorpione Coupe Allemano would be higher. At 4,520 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 800 Scorpione Coupe Allemano. (46 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 800 Scorpione Coupe Allemano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 weights approximately 1182 kg more than 1960 Abarth 800 Scorpione Coupe Allemano. 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. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 has automatic transmission and 1960 Abarth 800 Scorpione Coupe Allemano has manual transmission. 1960 Abarth 800 Scorpione Coupe Allemano will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1960 Abarth 800 Scorpione Coupe Allemano | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 | |
Make | Abarth | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 800 Scorpione Coupe Allemano | 450 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 785 cc | 4520 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 46 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1742 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2870 mm |