1946 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1946 Alfa Romeo 6C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1946 Alfa Romeo 6C. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1946 Alfa Romeo 6C.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 6C | 190 |
Year Released | 1946 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 72.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 100 L |