1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1980 Mercedes-Benz G
To start off, both 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 and 1980 Mercedes-Benz G were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (156 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1980 Mercedes-Benz G. (125 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercedes-Benz G. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercedes-Benz G weights approximately 410 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Because 1980 Mercedes-Benz G is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz G will offer significantly more control. 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, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercedes-Benz G. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercedes-Benz G.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1980 Mercedes-Benz G | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Alfa 6 | G |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 2297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 80.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2410 mm |
