1967 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 3,606 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E (268 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo GT. (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 556 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo GT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E (385 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo GT. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo GT | 1993 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | GT | E |
Year Released | 1967 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 70 L |