1959 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1959 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 4 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 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 78 kg more than 1955 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.
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1959 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Spider | 190 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 120 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1202 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 100 L |