1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 would be higher. At 2,400 cc, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 (345 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 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 230 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 (392 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 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 | 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Alfa 6 | C 111 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2400 cc |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 392 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 295 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 | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 120 L |