1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 120 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 116 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750.
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 Alfa Romeo 1750 (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. (145 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 1750 | 190 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 83.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1202 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 100 L |