1968 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420
To start off, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 (296 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA.
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, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 (410 Nm) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm). This means 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 has automatic transmission and 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA has manual transmission. 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | GTA | 420 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 410 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 100 L |