1959 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, both 1959 Alfa Romeo Spider and 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1959 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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 | 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Spider | 220 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 118 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 70 L |