1967 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz S (232 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 1214 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz S (540 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA | 2007 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | GTA | S |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 2004 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 90 L |
