1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano would be higher. At 2,461 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 (235 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 292 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. 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, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 (246 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. (191 Nm). This means 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano has automatic transmission and 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 has manual transmission. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano | 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Caimano | 190 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1278 cc | 2461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 246 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2670 mm |