1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe
To start off, both 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 and 1979 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1979 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe.
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.
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1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1979 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Alfa 6 | W 123 Coupe |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2306 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2720 mm |