1968 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200. (54 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 338 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200. (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 has automatic transmission and 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV has manual transmission. 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | GTV | 200 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1778 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 54 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 83.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 21.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1378 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 65 L |