1946 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz S 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 2,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz S (164 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1946 Alfa Romeo 6C. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1946 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 120 kg more than 1946 Alfa Romeo 6C. 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.
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1946 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1990 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 6C | S |
Year Released | 1946 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 2599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 82.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 80.3 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 | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2950 mm |