1989 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, both 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider and 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 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. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 has automatic transmission and 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider has manual transmission. 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Spider | 300 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 231 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2810 mm |