1967 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz T
To start off, 1979 Mercedes-Benz T is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,305 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz T is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz T weights approximately 312 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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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1967 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1979 Mercedes-Benz T | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Spider | T |
Year Released | 1967 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1777 cc | 2305 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2800 mm |