1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1994 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1994 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 11 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. Both 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 and 1994 Mercedes-Benz E are equipped with a 1,997 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1994 Mercedes-Benz E. (120 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1994 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 174 kg more than 1994 Mercedes-Benz E. 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, 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mercedes-Benz E. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1994 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Alfa 6 | E |
Year Released | 1983 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1296 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |