1985 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E (511 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 385 more horse power than 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider. (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 784 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider. 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E (700 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 522 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider. (178 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider. 2013 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider has manual transmission. 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1985 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2013 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Spider | E |
Year Released | 1985 | 2013 |
Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1960 cc | 5500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 511 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10 seconds | 4.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1161 kg | 1945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4913 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2100 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2874 mm |