1977 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240
To start off, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Alfa Romeo GT (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240. (72 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1977 Alfa Romeo GT.
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, 1977 Alfa Romeo GT (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240. (137 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1977 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Alfa Romeo GT | 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | GT | 240 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 92.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 65 L |