1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190.
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:
1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 1900 | 190 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 100 L |