1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1978 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe
To start off, 1978 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe is newer by 28 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 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe weights approximately 256 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.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1978 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 1900 | W 123 Coupe |
Year Released | 1950 | 1978 |
Engine Size | 1884 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2720 mm |