1990 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1971 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1971 Mercedes-Benz E. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 170 kg more than 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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, 1971 Mercedes-Benz E (159 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider. (157 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1971 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1971 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Spider | E |
Year Released | 1990 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 159 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 83.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2760 mm |