1948 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320
To start off, 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 would be higher. At 3,208 cc (6 cylinders), 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C (94 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. (78 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C should accelerate faster than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 weights approximately 484 kg more than 1948 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.
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1948 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 6C | 320 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1941 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 3208 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1854 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3310 mm |