1984 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 weights approximately 520 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, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 (329 Nm) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. (203 Nm). This means 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 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 | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 90 | 420 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 219 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 329 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 214 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1600 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2460 mm |