1980 Alfa Romeo 179 vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe would be higher. At 3,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe weights approximately 250 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179.
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. 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 has automatic transmission and 1979 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe has manual transmission. 1979 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 | 1979 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 179 | W 123 Coupe |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2306 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1350 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2720 mm |
