1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300. (109 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 (185 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Alfa 6 | 300 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2810 mm |