1984 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 would be higher. At 2,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 weights approximately 384 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, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 (233 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. (203 Nm). This means 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 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 | 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 90 | 280 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 2746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 175 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 233 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 78.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1464 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2800 mm |