1962 Abarth 600 vs. 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE
To start off, both 1962 Abarth 600 and 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE (118 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1962 Abarth 600. (59 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE should accelerate faster than 1962 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE weights approximately 792 kg more than 1962 Abarth 600. 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, 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE (189 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Abarth 600. (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Abarth 600 | 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE | |
| Make | Abarth | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 600 | SE |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 980 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 52 L |
