1969 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1750 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. 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, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. (170 Nm). This means 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Spider | 600 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 6330 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 500 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 95 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 2770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 6250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3910 mm |