1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111 would be higher. At 4,799 cc, 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111 (280 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111 should accelerate faster than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111.
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, 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111 (293 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Alfa 6 | C 111 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4799 cc |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 293 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 261 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 | 1470 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 120 L |