1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 (240 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (110 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 360 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, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 (401 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (241 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 has automatic transmission and 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 has manual transmission. 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 75 | 500 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 4973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 228 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 | 1260 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 90 L |