1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 vs. 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta
To start off, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200. (104 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta should accelerate faster than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
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, 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (176 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200. (164 Nm). This means 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 | 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 200 | Alfetta |
Year Released | 1976 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1779 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 176 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1080 kg |