1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220 (120 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (94 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1987 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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (193 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220. (189 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 75 | 220 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 193 Nm | 189 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 72.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.4 seconds | 13.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 65 L |