1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa vs. 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC
To start off, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC would be higher. At 2,194 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa (112 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC. (105 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa should accelerate faster than 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC weights approximately 827 kg more than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa.
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, 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (88 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa | 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC | |
| Make | Abarth | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 1000 TC Corsa | SC |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 2194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2830 mm |
