1949 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1981 Mercedes-Benz T
To start off, 1981 Mercedes-Benz T is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 2,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 50 kg more than 1981 Mercedes-Benz T.
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 | 1981 Mercedes-Benz T | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 6C | T |
Year Released | 1949 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2442 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2800 mm |