1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V
To start off, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V would be higher. At 1,884 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. (44 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V weights approximately 34 kg more than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. (107 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 1900 | 170 V |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1946 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1884 cc | 1766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 6.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1134 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2850 mm |
