1988 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1998 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,799 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine.
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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1988 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1998 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Spider | S |
Year Released | 1988 | 1998 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 190 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2410 mm |