1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo vs. 1980 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe
To start off, 1980 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo would be higher. At 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe weights approximately 650 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo.
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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1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo | 1980 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Scarabeo | W 123 Coupe |
Year Released | 1966 | 1980 |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2720 mm |