1970 Alfa Romeo 2000 vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo 2000 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Alfa Romeo 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo 2000 (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200. (59 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo 2000 should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 283 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo 2000.
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 2000 (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Alfa Romeo 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 has automatic transmission and 1970 Alfa Romeo 2000 has manual transmission. 1970 Alfa Romeo 2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alfa Romeo 2000 | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 2000 | 200 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 21.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 65 L |
