1984 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 213 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90.
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, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 (275 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. (203 Nm). This means 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 90 | 300 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 215 HP |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1293 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
