1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S
To start off, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. (148 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S weights approximately 625 kg more than 1964 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, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S (230 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 2600 | 300S |
Year Released | 1964 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 85 L |