1971 Abarth 595 vs. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Abarth 595 would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 190 (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1971 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1971 Abarth 595.
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, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 190 (153 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Abarth 595 | 1992 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Abarth | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 595 | 190 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 100 L |