1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200. (95 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 139 kg more than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75.
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, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (230 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 has automatic transmission and 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 has manual transmission. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 75 | 200 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |
