1965 Abarth 595 vs. 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1965 Abarth 595 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 (104 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1965 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 915 kg more than 1965 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. Let's talk about torque, 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 (178 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Abarth 595 | 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Abarth | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 595 | 220 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 64 L |