1961 Abarth 700 vs. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B
To start off, 1961 Abarth 700 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B (136 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B weights approximately 1135 kg more than 1961 Abarth 700. 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, 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B (219 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 700 | 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B | |
| Make | Abarth | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 700 | 300B |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| 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 | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3050 mm |
