1989 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (5 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250. (94 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 weights approximately 110 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 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250. (158 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 75 | 250 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
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 | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2810 mm |