1971 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S weights approximately 738 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. 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.
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1971 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Spider | 300S |
Year Released | 1971 | 1951 |
Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2910 mm |