1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 220. (58 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1975 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, 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 220. (126 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1975 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Alfa 6 | 220 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2800 mm |
