1971 Abarth 595 vs. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 25 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 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S (275 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1971 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1971 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 1520 kg more than 1971 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, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Abarth 595. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 1971 Abarth 595 has manual transmission. 1971 Abarth 595 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Abarth 595 | 1996 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Abarth | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 595 | S |
Year Released | 1971 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 275 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |