1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. (98 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 270 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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 1750 | 220 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |