1973 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1974 Mercedes-Benz 280
To start off, 1974 Mercedes-Benz 280 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 2,744 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Mercedes-Benz 280 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercedes-Benz 280 (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV. (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercedes-Benz 280 should accelerate faster than 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercedes-Benz 280 weights approximately 532 kg more than 1973 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, 1974 Mercedes-Benz 280 (238 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV. (190 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Mercedes-Benz 280 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV. 1974 Mercedes-Benz 280 has automatic transmission and 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV has manual transmission. 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Mercedes-Benz 280 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1974 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | GTV | 280 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 2744 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 238 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 78.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1028 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 90 L |