1964 Abarth 595 vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1970 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Abarth 595 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercedes-Benz E (95 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1964 Abarth 595. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1964 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 856 kg more than 1964 Abarth 595. 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.
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1964 Abarth 595 | 1970 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Abarth | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 595 | E |
Year Released | 1964 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 695 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 474 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2760 mm |