1973 Alfa Romeo Berlina vs. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Alfa Romeo Berlina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Alfa Romeo Berlina would be higher. At 5,985 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine.
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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1973 Alfa Romeo Berlina | 1996 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Berlina | S |
Year Released | 1973 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1750 cc | 5985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 389 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2520 mm |