1949 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1942 Mercedes-Benz 770
To start off, 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Mercedes-Benz 770. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Mercedes-Benz 770 would be higher. At 7,655 cc (8 cylinders), 1942 Mercedes-Benz 770 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1942 Mercedes-Benz 770 (153 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1942 Mercedes-Benz 770 should accelerate faster than 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Mercedes-Benz 770 weights approximately 1850 kg more than 1949 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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1949 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1942 Mercedes-Benz 770 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 6C | 770 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1942 |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 7655 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 3400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 6010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3890 mm |