1989 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240
To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 would be higher. At 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240. (72 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 (235 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240. (137 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 75 | 240 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 2399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 21.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 65 L |