1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220. (115 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220. 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, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220. (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Alfa 6 | 220 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 165 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 | 1470 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 100 L |