1985 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 (110 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 690 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. 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, 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 (186 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 75 | 220 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1567 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 70 L |