1952 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S
To start off, 1952 Alfa Romeo 6C is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S would be higher. At 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Alfa Romeo 6C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Alfa Romeo 6C (104 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Alfa Romeo 6C should accelerate faster than 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 90 kg more than 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. 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.
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1952 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 6C | 170S |
Year Released | 1952 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 121 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2760 mm |