1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300. (109 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 434 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, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 (185 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 1750 | 300 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 22.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 72 L |