1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C

To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 55 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 1,884 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (189 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 304 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (260 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 has manual transmission. 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 2005 Mercedes-Benz C
Make Alfa Romeo Mercedes-Benz
Model 1900 C
Year Released 1950 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1884 cc 1796 cc
Horse Power 90 HP 189 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 140 Nm 260 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 7.5:1 8.7:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1100 kg 1404 kg
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2720 mm


 

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