1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 (104 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (95 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190.
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.
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1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 75 | 190 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 100 L |