1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C

To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 58 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 2,685 cc, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 485 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (370 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. 2008 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. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
Make Alfa Romeo Mercedes-Benz
Model 1900 C
Year Released 1950 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1884 cc 2685 cc
Horse Power 90 HP 0 HP
Torque 140 Nm 370 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 1600 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 7.5:1 18.0:1
Top Speed 145 km/hour 230 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1100 kg 1585 kg
Vehicle Length 4410 mm 4630 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2720 mm