1970 Abarth 595 vs. 1980 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1980 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Abarth 595 would be higher. At 3,818 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercedes-Benz S (218 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1970 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1970 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 1125 kg more than 1970 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, 1980 Mercedes-Benz S (306 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 595. (46 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Abarth 595. 1980 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 1970 Abarth 595 has manual transmission. 1970 Abarth 595 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Abarth 595 | 1980 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Abarth | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 595 | S |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 3818 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 46 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2950 mm |
