1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600
To start off, 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. (120 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 86 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600.
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, 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. (145 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 190 | 2600 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1897 cc | 2584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 79.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1202 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 47 L |