1971 Abarth 595 vs. 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 26 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 2,799 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1971 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1971 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 1290 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, 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL (270 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Abarth 595. 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL 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. 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Abarth 595 | 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Abarth | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 595 | SL |
Year Released | 1971 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 2799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 80 L |