1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,399 cc (8 cylinders), 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 (180 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900. (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 1400 kg more than 1957 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.
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1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 1900 | 500 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1941 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 5399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 2400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3300 mm |