1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220. (83 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750.
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, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220. (157 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 1750 | 220 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1383 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 65 L |