1963 Abarth 1600 vs. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 1,797 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Abarth 1600 (155 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190. (109 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1963 Abarth 1600.
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, 1963 Abarth 1600 (167 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190. (150 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1963 Abarth 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Abarth 1600 | 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Abarth | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 1600 | 190 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 72.2 mm |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 1164 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2670 mm |