1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560
To start off, both 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 and 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. (153 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 should accelerate faster than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 weights approximately 584 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 (464 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 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. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 75 | 560 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 5547 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 464 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 94.8 mm |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 251 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1164 kg | 1748 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2850 mm |