1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600
To start off, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 84 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600. 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 Mercedes-Benz 190 (228 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 190 | 2600 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2599 cc | 2584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.9 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.3 mm | 79.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |