1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 (185 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 640 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 | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 1900 | 300 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2810 mm |