1990 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 and 1990 Mercedes-Benz S were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz S (297 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo 75. (189 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 505 kg more than 1990 Alfa Romeo 75. 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, 1990 Mercedes-Benz S (463 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo 75. (251 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo 75. 1990 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 has manual transmission. 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1990 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 75 | S |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2959 cc | 5547 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 463 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 94.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2950 mm |
