1975 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 16 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider (132 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190. (109 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 124 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, 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190. (150 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Spider | 190 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 72.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1164 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2670 mm |
