1977 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1954 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1977 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 2,193 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Alfa Romeo GTV (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1954 Mercedes-Benz S. (83 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 235 kg more than 1977 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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 GTV (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercedes-Benz S. (157 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1977 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1954 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | GTV | S |
Year Released | 1977 | 1954 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 2193 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2830 mm |