1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450
To start off, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa would be higher. At 4,520 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (112 HP @ 8200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 should accelerate faster than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 weights approximately 1159 kg more than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. 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, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 (378 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (88 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 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 | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 | |
Make | Abarth | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 1000 TC Corsa | 450 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 4520 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 378 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 211 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 1742 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2870 mm |