1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (158 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220.
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, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Alfa 6 | 220 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 48 L |