1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1672 kg more than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 1900 | 600 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1884 cc | 6330 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 2772 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 6250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3910 mm |