1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 273 kg more than 1987 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, both vehicles can yield 240 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 75 | C |
Year Released | 1987 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2959 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 234 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 62 L |