1970 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz S (389 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV. (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 1140 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV. 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, 1993 Mercedes-Benz S (570 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV. 1993 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV has manual transmission. 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1993 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | GTV | S |
Year Released | 1970 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 5987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 389 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 570 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 80.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 2180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 80 L |