1959 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1959 Alfa Romeo 1900 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Alfa Romeo 1900 (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190. (104 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 164 kg more than 1959 Alfa Romeo 1900.
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:
1959 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 1900 | 190 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1164 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |