1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz W 196
To start off, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercedes-Benz W 196. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercedes-Benz W 196 would be higher. At 2,582 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Mercedes-Benz W 196 (276 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. (145 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Mercedes-Benz W 196 should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 497 kg more than 1956 Mercedes-Benz W 196.
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:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1956 Mercedes-Benz W 196 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 2600 | W 196 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1956 |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1217 kg | 720 kg |
