1984 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 is newer by 9 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 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 weights approximately 480 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, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 (310 Nm) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. (203 Nm). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 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 | 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 90 | 320 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 220 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 310 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
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 | 1560 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2810 mm |