1961 Abarth 2400 vs. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 2400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 2400 would be higher. At 6,332 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 2400. (141 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 2400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1620 kg more than 1961 Abarth 2400. 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, 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 2400. (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 2400. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 has automatic transmission and 1961 Abarth 2400 has manual transmission. 1961 Abarth 2400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1961 Abarth 2400 | 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
Make | Abarth | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 2400 | 600 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2321 cc | 6332 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 2710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 6250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 112 L |