1984 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 (321 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300. (215 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 369 kg more than 1984 Abarth Lancia 037.
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, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 (320 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300. (275 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Abarth | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Lancia 037 | 300 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1961 |
Engine Size | 2111 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |