1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 (164 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220. (58 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 277 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220. (126 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220 has automatic transmission and 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 has manual transmission. 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 2600 | 220 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 2197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 164 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 21.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1392 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 65 L |