1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe would be higher. At 2,148 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 1250 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe.
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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano (331 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. (190 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe | 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Coupe | Viano |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 75 L |
