1975 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 would be higher. At 2,778 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 (129 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 should accelerate faster than 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior.
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, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 (217 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior. (140 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 has automatic transmission and 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior has manual transmission. 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Junior | 250 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 2778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2760 mm |
