1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E 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 E (169 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 545 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 E (250 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz E 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 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 1900 | E |
Year Released | 1950 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1884 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |