1975 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230
To start off, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider (132 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230. (130 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 (198 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Spider | 230 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2720 mm |