1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 (53 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 850. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 795 kg more than 1960 Abarth 850. 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, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 850. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 850 | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
| Make | Abarth | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 850 | 200 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 850 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 21.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 65 L |
